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Florida startup tests water thruster, runs on just 1.5W for orbital maneuvers
The method – converting water into vapor before ionizing it to create plasma – has great promise for a wide range of ...
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Revolution in aviation: Airbus’ hydrogen-powered jet to feature 4 electric engines
The new aircraft design features four 2-megawatt electric propulsion engines, each powered by a dedicated fuel cell system.
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Boeing, Airbus ditch aluminum: Next-gen jets to fly on lightweight thermoplastics
Airbus and Boeing are revolutionizing aircraft manufacturing by replacing aluminum with thermoplastics to create ...
Rocket Hybrid Propulsion Market Set to Surpass Valuation of US$ 6.30 Billion By 2033 | Astute Analytica
Rocket hybrid propulsion market is rapidly expanding, driven by military advancements, growing space tourism, and innovative ...
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Vivace's Hardware Supports Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1
NEW ORLEANS, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivace International Corporation ("Vivace"), a leading manufacturer of specialty propulsion tanks for space and defense applications, is a proud supplier to ...
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First Solo: What to Know Before You Go
Before soloing, you need to know how the powerplant (engine) and aircraft systems work ... ground reference maneuvers; approaches to a landing area with simulated engine malfunctions; slips ...
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The Space Shuttle’s Journey to Orbit: Engineering at Its Limits
powered by solid rocket boosters and main engines, the intricacies of hypergolic fuels, and the role of reaction control thrusters for precise orbital maneuvers. With an inside look at life ...
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Climate change may reduce the number of satellites that can safely orbit in space
The team carried out simulations of how carbon emissions affect the upper atmosphere and orbital dynamics ... to perform regular collision-avoidance maneuvers to keep safe. Any collisions that ...
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US Space Force’s mysterious X-37B spaceplane returns to earth after 434 days in orbit– What did it discover?
During its extended journey, the X-37B successfully demonstrated orbital maneuvering techniques, including using atmospheric drag to change orbits, a fuel-efficient method that extended the ...
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Space Force's mysterious X-37B plane returns to Earth after 434 days in orbit
The United States Space Force’s secretive X-37B space plane (Space Force) "Mission 7’s operation in a new orbital regime, its novel aerobraking maneuver, and its testing of space domain ...
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U.S. Space Force X-37B Spaceplane Deorbits, Lands in California
U.S. Space Force's unmanned X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-7 (OTV-7 ... OTV-7 conducted including the completion of a novel aerobraking maneuver that involved using atmospheric drag during the ...
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Secretive US Space Force X-37B space plane 'breaks new ground' with return to Earth after 434 days in orbit (photos)
"The successful execution of the aerobraking maneuver underscores the U.S. Space ... officially designated X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-7 (OTV-7), which landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base in ...