NASA’s Parker Solar Probe: The Fastest Spacecraft Ever Just Skimmed the Sun at 430,000 MPH
NASA's Parker Solar Probe just screamed past the Sun for the 23rd time, once again matching its own records for closest ...
Gravitics wins support from Space Force to create an orbital carrier for space vehicles
The U.S. Space Force has chosen Gravitics to build and fly an orbital carrier that could send up maneuverable military space ...
NASA Image Reveals How Floating Solar Panels Change Lake
Floating solar farms are becoming a popular source of clean energy, but how does this new technology impact the environment?
Radioisotope generators—inside the 'nuclear batteries' that power faraway spacecraft
Spacecraft near the Earth use large solar panels to harness the sun for the electricity needed to run their communications ...
Mars missions at risk: Could toxic dust threaten astronauts’ health and safety?
Martian dust contains hazardous substances like silica, perchlorates, nanophase iron oxides and toxic metals, which can cause ...
Here’s What the Rise of Clean Energy Looks Like From Space
New data from a constellation of satellites 250 miles above Earth’s surface shows how solar and wind have taken off in recent ...
India’s Floating Solar Farms Can Be Seen From Space
In India, massive floating solar farms are transforming reservoirs into futuristic energy hubs. While deserts have long ...
Ascent Delivers Spaceflight-Ready PV Blankets to European Space Systems Provider in Record-Breaking Two Weeks for Launch this Year
Ascent’s spaceflight-proven, high-TRL solar array products allow for rapid customization and short delivery timelines, thanks to its 5 MW production facility and refined manufacturing processes. This ...
What is the Crew Dragon spacecraft bringing Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore back?
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, the two National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) astronauts who went to the ...
A Dyson swarm made of solar panels would make Earth uninhabitable, suggests study
As civilizations become more and more advanced, their power needs also increase. It's likely that an advanced civilization ...