Tiny probes hold big promise for future NASA missions
Sometimes to find the best solution to a big problem, you have to start small.
Space Exploration
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NASA wind tunnel tests X-plane design for a quieter supersonic jet
Supersonic passenger airplanes are another step closer to reality as NASA and Lockheed Martin begin the first high-speed wind tunnel tests for the Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) X-plane preliminary design at NASA's ...
Space Exploration
Feb 27, 2017
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An Interview with former NASA astronaut Mike Fossum
Mike Fossum is a shining example for astronaut wannabes shooting for the stars. His story undeniably proves that dreams of space voyages come true if you have the motivation and courage to pursue them. In an interview with ...
Space Exploration
Feb 20, 2017
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World's largest aircraft damaged on 2nd test flight
The developer of the world's largest aircraft says the blimp-shaped airship sustained damage after it made a bumpy landing Wednesday on its second test flight in eastern England.
Engineering
Aug 24, 2016
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Aerospace firm successfully tests solar-powered aircraft
A test pilot successfully flew a solar-powered prototype aircraft on Friday for a company that envisions manufacturing a fleet of drones to provide aerial internet service for an estimated 4 billion people worldwide.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 10, 2016
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India's mini space shuttle to blast off on test run
India was making final preparations Sunday for the launch of its first model space shuttle, as it bids to join the race to one day make rockets as reusable as airplanes.
Space Exploration
May 22, 2016
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With Perlan 2 glider, Airbus claims mantle of space pioneer (Update)
The space glider Perlan 2 is helping Airbus take on Silicon Valley's brightest innovators, even while pursuing technologies that might eventually lead to passenger flights in space.
Energy & Green Tech
May 8, 2016
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SpaceX aims to send 'Red Dragon' capsule to Mars in 2018 (Update)
SpaceX is shooting for Mars.
Space Exploration
Apr 27, 2016
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New NASA launch control software late, millions over budget
Launch control software under development for NASA's deep-space exploration program is more than a year behind schedule and tens of millions of dollars above projected costs, according to an internal audit released Monday.
Space Exploration
Mar 28, 2016
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Orion gets beefed up, silver-metallic thermal protection coating for next flight on EM-1
In the wake of NASA's supremely successful inaugural test flight of the Orion deep space capsule on the EFT-1 mission in Dec. 2014, NASA is beefing up the critical thermal protection system (TPS) that will protect astronauts ...
Space Exploration
Dec 1, 2015
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