A new US "Space Force" will soon take shape but will at least initially be a step below the proposed sixth branch of the military envisioned by President Donald Trump, his vice president said Tuesday.
Space Exploration
Oct 23, 2018
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The NASA astronaut who survived last week's failed launch and emergency landing knew he needed to stay calm.
Space Exploration
Oct 16, 2018
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Researchers have reported a high-performance and transparent nanoforce touch sensor by developing a thin, flexible, and transparent hierarchical nanocomposite (HNC) film. The research team says their sensor simultaneously ...
Nanomaterials
Oct 16, 2018
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The U.S. Air Force says it is awarding Lockheed Martin a $7.2 billion contract to build 22 next-generation Global Positioning System satellites.
Space Exploration
Sep 15, 2018
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President Donald Trump wants a Space Force, a new military service he says is needed to ensure American dominance in space. But the idea is gaining little traction at the Pentagon, where the president's defense chief, Jim ...
Space Exploration
Aug 4, 2018
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Boeing reported a jump in second-quarter profits on Wednesday due to higher commercial airplane deliveries but said costs on a closely-watched Air Force tanker contract had risen again.
Business
Jul 25, 2018
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Ten more satellites for Iridium Communications have been successfully launched into orbit.
Space Exploration
Jul 25, 2018
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Are we alone? Unfortunately, neither of the answers feel satisfactory. To be alone in this vast universe is a lonely prospect. On the other hand, if we are not alone and there is someone or something more powerful out there, ...
Space Exploration
Jun 28, 2018
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Sandia National Laboratories is using its solar tower to help assess the impact of extreme temperature changes on materials.
Materials Science
Jun 21, 2018
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The US Air Force will this summer begin testing a laser that will be mounted on an F-15 warplane, an official said Monday.
Engineering
Mar 20, 2018
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