Calculating the energy requirements for using moon dust to create rocket fuel
An international team of engineers and space scientists has used a variety of assumptions, techniques, and math principles to ...
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Iron Dome for America: US firm pitches powerful hypersonic engine for missile defense
Rocket engine manufacturer Ursa Major is accelerating the development of its Draper engine. The startup is collaborating with US agencies and military contractors to make the engine available for use ...
How Super-Strong ‘Metal Foam’ Could Transform Space Travel and Defense
Composite metal foam performs equally to or better than most conventional metals used in shielding materials, while weighing ...
Turning the Moon into a fuel depot will take a lot of power
On its own, 24 kWh doesn't seem like a lot of power. The problem is that we will need a lot of kilograms. The researchers ...
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Lunar Trailblazer: NASA’s Clever Mission That Will Map the Moon’s Water—Without Wasting Fuel
NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission, set to launch on February 26, 2025, is charting a bold new course to explore the Moon in ...
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Iran's missile program resumes with new Chinese chemical shipment, reports say
The arrival of a Chinese chemical shipment in Iran signals a potential resurgence in Iran's missile production capabilities ...