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Instead of Building Single Monster Scopes like James Webb, What About Swarms of Space Telescopes Working Together?

8 Jul , 2018 by Matt Williams

Looking to the next-generation of telescopes, a pair of astrophysicists propose using swarm robots to conduct observations instead of relying on increasingly large and complex arrays.

Engineers Propose a Rocket that Consumes Itself as it Flies to Space

2 Jun , 2018 by Matt Williams

A team of engineers from the University of Glasgow and the Ukraine have proposed a self-eating rocket as a way to cut the costs of individual launches.

Uh oh, the EMDrive Could be Getting Its “Thrust” From Cables and Earth’s Magnetic Field

24 May , 2018 by Matt Williams

After conducting their own tests on the EM Drive, a team from UT Dresden reported that any thrust coming from the engine might be due to interaction with Earth’s magnetic field.

Pros and Cons of Various Methods of Interstellar Travel

14 May , 2018 by Matt Williams

A new study by a UK scientists takes a look at the different means of interstellar travel, and considers the pros and cons of each.

NASA Has Tested a New Fission Space Reactor that Could be Used in Future Missions

4 May , 2018 by Matt Williams

In collaboration with the Department of Energy, NASA recently conducted a successful demonstration of a new fission system that could enable long-duration missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyons

NASA is Investigating a Self-Assembling Space Telescope

2 May , 2018 by Matt Williams

As part of the 2018 NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NAIC) program, a team of scientists from across the US was recently given a Phase I award for their self-assembling space telescope concept.

Air-Breathing Electric Thruster Could Keep Satellites in Low Earth Orbit for Years

9 Mar , 2018 by Matt Williams

For the first time, team of ESA scientists recently developed and tested an air-breathing electric thruster, which could open the way for an entirely new class of satellite

Space Catapult Startup SpinLaunch has Come Out of Stealth Mode. Space catapults? Yes Please

1 Mar , 2018 by Matt Williams

Reclusive SpinLaunch founder Jonathon Yaney recently broke his silence about his vision to reduce the costs of space exploration by developing a space catapult

Here’s How SpaceX is Planning to Recover Rocket Fairings: a Boat With a Net Called Mr. Steven

21 Feb , 2018 by Matt Williams

In their latest attempt to reduce the costs of individual launches, SpaceX is looking to make their rockets payload fairings reusable.

Russia and China Are Working on Space and Counterspace Weapons

20 Feb , 2018 by Matt Williams

According to the Department of National Intelligence’s (DNI) 2018 report, China and Russia could be developing technologies that will give them an edge in space.

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