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Second Hyperloop Pod Design Competition A Success

30 Aug , 2017 by Matt Williams

The second Hyperloop Pod Design Competition was a success, with teams from all over the world testing their pod car designs at SpaceX test track in California.

NASA Reignites Program for Nuclear Thermal Rockets

11 Aug , 2017 by Matt Williams

NASA recently announced a three-year partnership with BWXT to develop nuclear thermal rockets for future mission to Mars and beyond!

Ready to Leave Low Earth Orbit? Prototype Construction Begins for a Deep Space Habitat

26 Jul , 2017 by Matt Williams

As part of NASA’s NextSTEP-2 program, Lockheed Martin was recently awarded a Phase II contract to continue work on their Deep Space Habitat prototype.

New Way to Make Plasma Propulsion Lighter and More Efficient

25 May , 2017 by Matt Williams

A new study from a team of British and French physicists presents a concept for plasma thrusters that are both lighter and more energy-efficient.

The Giant Magellan Telescope is one of the next Super Telescopes to come online. At its heart is its primary mirror, made of 7 individual segments. Each of the segments is a 20 ton piece of glass. Image: Giant Magellan Telescope – GMTO Corporation

Rise of the Super Telescopes: Why We Build Them

11 May , 2017 by Evan Gough

The Super Telescopes are set to advance our understanding of the Universe, and it can all be traced back to Galileo.

German ‘Largest Artificial Sun’ To Generate Climate Friendly Fuel

24 Mar , 2017 by Evan Gough

Synlight, the world’s largest artificial Sun, will help German researchers extract hydrogen fuel from water using solar energy.

Showcasing the Benefits of NASA Technology Here on Earth

10 Dec , 2016 by Matt Williams Video

Every year, NASA release Spinoff, a publication produced by the Technology Transfer Program that shows how NASA technology has benefits here on Earth.

Advanced USAF Tactical Satcom Set for Stunning Dec. 7 Nighttime Blastoff- Watch Live

6 Dec , 2016 by Ken Kremer

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, FL – Less than 24 hours from now the evening skies along the Florida Space Coast will light up with a spectacular burst of fire and fury as a Delta rocket roars to space with a super advanced tactical satcom for the U.S. Air Force that will provide a huge […]

The Subaru Telescope atop Mauna Kea. CHARIS works in conjunction with Subaru. Image: Dr. Hideaki Fujiwara - Subaru Telescope, NAOJ.

Princeton Team Directly Observes Planets Around Nearby Stars

11 Nov , 2016 by Evan Gough

A new instrument that took five years to build allows astronomers to capture and analyze the light reflecting off distant exoplanets.

Was Physics Really Violated By EM Drive In “Leaked” NASA Paper?

10 Nov , 2016 by Matt Williams

The controversial EM Drive has received a potential shot in the arm, thanks to a “leaked” report which claims it works in a vacuum.

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