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ESA’s Miniature Pinhole Thruster Enters Production Phase

Aerospace, Space & Environment, Tech /

Rocket propulsion has evolved significantly from ancient rocket-powered weapons to cutting-edge technologies propelling our space exploration. ATHENA, a palm-sized thruster system developed by a team led by Daniel Perez Grande, CEO and Co-Founder of IENAI Spain, represents a revolutionary leap in advancing tiny spacecraft across the vastness of space. In contrast to colossal rockets like […]

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SpaceX’s Starship Launch: A Mix of Success and Setback

Aerospace, Space & Environment, Tech /

On Saturday morning, SpaceX’s Starship rocket embarked on its second test flight, soaring into the sky from Starbase in Texas. However, the triumph of the launch was short-lived, as a dramatic turn of events unfolded just 8 minutes later. Launch Highlights and Abrupt End Cheers and excitement echoed through SpaceX’s mission control center during the

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Critical Moment: Starship’s Second Test Launch Expected This Week

Aerospace, Space & Environment, Tech /

The success of NASA’s Artemis program is paramount, with the current contract involving SpaceX‘s Starship to transport astronauts for the Artemis III and Artemis IV lunar missions. There is no alternative means for astronauts to reach the Moon, although NASA recently opened the Moon lander contract to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. SpaceX’s Starship April Test

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“Garbatrage” Transforms Electronic Waste into Valuable Prototyping Resources

Space & Environment, Tech, Waste Treatment /

E-waste into prototypes. Ilan Mandel, a robotics researcher and builder at Cornell University, found himself puzzled by a seemingly illogical situation: how could a brand-new hoverboard cost less than the individual parts needed to build it? This discrepancy led him to contemplate the challenges of designing and prototyping, where finished products are incredibly cheap, yet

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Granite Discovery Indicates Moon is More Similar to Earth Than We Believed

Geographical Tech, Space & Environment, Tech /

By utilizing microwave instruments to examine the depths of the Moon’s far side, scientists have identified a significant subsurface granite formation referred to as a “hotspot.” This discovery implies that the Moon possesses greater similarities to Earth than what was previously assumed. Granite formations are typically found on Earth as a result of the ample

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SpaceX Starlink Satellites Make 25,000 Quick Moves in 6 Months, and More Challenges Are Coming!

Satellites Tech, Space & Environment, Tech /

Starlink (SpaceX) Satellites Do Fancy Dance Moves to Stay Safe, But There’s a Worrying Problem! SpaceX’s Starlink satellites have been doing impressive maneuvers to avoid bumping into other spacecraft and space junk. In just six months, from December 2022 to May 2023, they had to swerve over 25,000 times! That’s twice as many moves compared

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Experimental HiLo Building Reduces The Concrete Need And Accelerates Sustainability

Material Technology, Space & Environment, Tech /

Recognizing the significant carbon dioxide emissions generated by the construction industry on a global scale, a group of researchers and scientists from ETH Zurich has been developing innovative construction methods to address this concern. As a result of their efforts, they have introduced the HiLo, a structure that incorporates minimal concrete usage while showcasing remarkable

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Ocean Cleanup Stops The Flow of the Indonesian River Rubbish

Environmental Science, Space & Environment, Tech /

While the Ocean Cleanup is primarily recognized for its use of large garbage collectors in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, it has also taken measures to hinder the entry of plastic waste into the oceans. Their most recent vessel, the Interceptor, is designed to obstruct approximately 1,000 tons of plastic from entering the Java Sea

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Russia Confirms Rescue of Stranded Cosmonauts With a Replacement Mission

Aerospace, Satellites Tech, Science, Space & Environment, Transportation & Automation /

Russia stated Wednesday that it will send an empty spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) coming month to bring home 3 astronauts whose planned return vehicle was damaged by a strike from a small meteoroid. The Russian space company, Roscosmos, made the announcement after examining the flight-worthiness of the Soyuz MS-22 staff capsule docked

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