Artist's concept of the Orbital CarrierGraviticsThe US Space Force has secured a contract worth up to US$60 million to develop and deploy a type of aircraft carrier in space. While this may sound unusual, the purpose is to position space vehicles in orbit to quickly address potential threats.Space Once Seen as a Peaceful Zone,...
Chinese Air Force J-20 Stealth Fighter Jets Showcase Skills at Air Show in Changchun, Jilin Province. Credit: Yang Pan/China Ministry of Defense.Traditionally, aircraft are designed to be highly visible for safety reasons, except military planes, which prioritize stealth. Various methods have been employed to minimize visibility through materials, design, and technologies to reduce the...
The complete magnificence of the X-59 on display. Credit: Lockheed Martin Skunk WorksSupersonic air travel promises unprecedented speed but is hindered by the disruptive sonic booms that make it impractical over land. In collaboration with Lockheed Martin, NASA aims to overcome this obstacle with the X-59, an experimental aircraft designed for remarkable speed without...
