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NASA is investigating the Ingenuity helicopter's final flight on Mars

NASA is investigating the final flight of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, marking a historic first analysis of an aircraft accident on another planet.

NASA unveils first look at SUV-sized Mars Chopper concept - Yanko Design

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter made history with initial flights, leading to plans for a larger, more capable Mars Chopper for future exploration.

Ahead of October Launch, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Testing

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is facing critical setbacks, jeopardizing its launch for NASA's upcoming Mars mission that relies on a rare planetary alignment.

Stuck NASA astronauts will now have a ride home on a SpaceX capsule

SpaceX has successfully carried out a rescue mission for astronauts at the ISS, highlighting concerns over the Boeing Starliner safety.

NASA explains why Mars helicopter Ingenuity crashed on its 72nd flight

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, after achieving record flights on Mars, crashed due to navigation issues in a featureless terrain.

NASA's X-59 plane is aiming for a sonic thump, not a boom

The X-59 aims to enable supersonic travel over land by reducing sonic booms to minimal noise levels.

NASA is investigating the Ingenuity helicopter's final flight on Mars

NASA is investigating the final flight of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, marking a historic first analysis of an aircraft accident on another planet.

NASA unveils first look at SUV-sized Mars Chopper concept - Yanko Design

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter made history with initial flights, leading to plans for a larger, more capable Mars Chopper for future exploration.

Ahead of October Launch, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Testing

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is facing critical setbacks, jeopardizing its launch for NASA's upcoming Mars mission that relies on a rare planetary alignment.

Stuck NASA astronauts will now have a ride home on a SpaceX capsule

SpaceX has successfully carried out a rescue mission for astronauts at the ISS, highlighting concerns over the Boeing Starliner safety.

NASA explains why Mars helicopter Ingenuity crashed on its 72nd flight

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, after achieving record flights on Mars, crashed due to navigation issues in a featureless terrain.

NASA's X-59 plane is aiming for a sonic thump, not a boom

The X-59 aims to enable supersonic travel over land by reducing sonic booms to minimal noise levels.
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Second Life: Aisha Bowe

Aisha Bowe inspires underrepresented communities in STEM through her journey from NASA engineer to founder of STEMBoard and advocate for educational access.
#innovation

How autonomous helicopters could be the future of firefighting and agriculture

Rotor Technologies aims to revolutionize agriculture with autonomous Sprayhawk helicopters, targeting the untapped crop dusting market.

Radian Aerospace completes ground tests of prototype space plane | TechCrunch

Radian Aerospace is progressing towards a reusable space plane capable of conventional takeoff and landing, completing significant ground tests with prototype PFV01.

Researchers put bird legs on a drone so it can take off by jumping

A new drone, RAVEN, uses bird-inspired legs for enhanced ground mobility and takeoff capabilities without the need for traditional runways.

How autonomous helicopters could be the future of firefighting and agriculture

Rotor Technologies aims to revolutionize agriculture with autonomous Sprayhawk helicopters, targeting the untapped crop dusting market.

Radian Aerospace completes ground tests of prototype space plane | TechCrunch

Radian Aerospace is progressing towards a reusable space plane capable of conventional takeoff and landing, completing significant ground tests with prototype PFV01.

Researchers put bird legs on a drone so it can take off by jumping

A new drone, RAVEN, uses bird-inspired legs for enhanced ground mobility and takeoff capabilities without the need for traditional runways.
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Teaching a drone to fly without a vertical rudder

Birds can fly efficiently without tails or rudders by generating lift through reflexive adjustments.
#spacex

SpaceX catches returning rocket in mid-air, turning a fanciful idea into reality

SpaceX's fifth test flight of its Starship achieved milestone in rocket reusability, crucial for future human space expeditions.

SpaceX rocket booster successfully 'caught' on first attempt during flight test

SpaceX successfully caught its Super Heavy booster during a flight test, achieving a significant milestone for the Starship program.

SpaceX aces fifth Starship test flight with successful Super Heavy booster catch

SpaceX's IFT-5 marks a breakthrough in rocket reusability with the successful catch of the Super Heavy booster.

SpaceX has caught a massive rocket. So what's next?

SpaceX's Starship project shows promise with the recent rocket catch but faces challenges in achieving its lunar and Martian mission goals.

SpaceX catches' giant Starship rocket booster in fifth flight test

SpaceX successfully achieved a novel rocket recovery method using robotic arms, marking a significant milestone in their test flight endeavors.

SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster with metal arms DW 10/13/2024

SpaceX successfully captured its Starship booster after a test flight, marking a major milestone for reusable space travel technology.

SpaceX catches returning rocket in mid-air, turning a fanciful idea into reality

SpaceX's fifth test flight of its Starship achieved milestone in rocket reusability, crucial for future human space expeditions.

SpaceX rocket booster successfully 'caught' on first attempt during flight test

SpaceX successfully caught its Super Heavy booster during a flight test, achieving a significant milestone for the Starship program.

SpaceX aces fifth Starship test flight with successful Super Heavy booster catch

SpaceX's IFT-5 marks a breakthrough in rocket reusability with the successful catch of the Super Heavy booster.

SpaceX has caught a massive rocket. So what's next?

SpaceX's Starship project shows promise with the recent rocket catch but faces challenges in achieving its lunar and Martian mission goals.

SpaceX catches' giant Starship rocket booster in fifth flight test

SpaceX successfully achieved a novel rocket recovery method using robotic arms, marking a significant milestone in their test flight endeavors.

SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster with metal arms DW 10/13/2024

SpaceX successfully captured its Starship booster after a test flight, marking a major milestone for reusable space travel technology.
morespacex

A startup hoping to build the next Concorde is on track to fly supersonic within weeks

Boom Supersonic moves closer to commercial supersonic flights, targeting Mach 1 by year-end, with potential travel time from NYC to London halved.
#automation

As Elon Musk pushes driverless cars, one company is already testing autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight fires

Rotor Technologies is pioneering unmanned helicopters to enhance agricultural automation and safety.

Forget driverless cars. This New Hampshire company wants autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight fires.

Rotor Technologies, founded by Hector Xu in 2021, develops unmanned helicopters targeting the agriculture sector for automation, particularly in crop dusting.

As Elon Musk pushes driverless cars, one company is already testing autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight fires

Rotor Technologies is pioneering unmanned helicopters to enhance agricultural automation and safety.

Forget driverless cars. This New Hampshire company wants autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight fires.

Rotor Technologies, founded by Hector Xu in 2021, develops unmanned helicopters targeting the agriculture sector for automation, particularly in crop dusting.
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#china

Chinese scientists say they've found a way to make hypersonic missiles skip in the sky to strike deeper. US experts aren't convinced it'll be effective.

China's research team proposes a skipping stone technique to extend hypersonic missiles' range, potentially shifting military capabilities.
The skip-gliding method could enhance missile range by 34% and flight duration by 28%, according to simulations.

China Shows Off Reusable Space Shuttle

China's Haolong shuttle aims to provide a cost-effective cargo solution for its Tiangong space station expansion.

Chinese scientists say they've found a way to make hypersonic missiles skip in the sky to strike deeper. US experts aren't convinced it'll be effective.

China's research team proposes a skipping stone technique to extend hypersonic missiles' range, potentially shifting military capabilities.
The skip-gliding method could enhance missile range by 34% and flight duration by 28%, according to simulations.

China Shows Off Reusable Space Shuttle

China's Haolong shuttle aims to provide a cost-effective cargo solution for its Tiangong space station expansion.
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This Strike Fighter from the Late 1990s Is One of the Navy's Most Iconic Jets

The F/A-18 Super Hornet is a key asset for the U.S. Navy, versatile in multiple combat roles and indispensable for carrier-based warfare.
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DoJ accuses Chinese national of phishing for military code

A sophisticated spear-phishing campaign by a Chinese national targeted U.S. military and NASA for sensitive software, showcasing serious cybersecurity threats.

Metal From a Military Plane Is Featured in a New Watch

The new version of Urwerk's Electro Mechanical Control watch incorporates metal from a Lockheed SR-71 aircraft, aligning its strategic purpose with the precision of the timepiece.

0.25 oz Spork Perfect for Outdoor Enthusiasts Seeking Lightweight Gear - Yanko Design

The 0.25 oz Aero Spork is designed to be a lightweight and durable cutlery option for people on the go.
The spork's design is not just aesthetic, but it is inspired by aerospace engineering principles for maximum functionality.

0.25 oz Spork Perfect for Outdoor Enthusiasts Seeking Lightweight Gear - Yanko Design

The 0.25 oz Aero Spork is designed to be a lightweight and durable cutlery option for people on the go.
The spork's design is not just aesthetic, but it is inspired by aerospace engineering principles for maximum functionality.

0.25 oz Spork Perfect for Outdoor Enthusiasts Seeking Lightweight Gear - Yanko Design

The 0.25 oz Aero Spork is designed to be a lightweight and durable cutlery option for people on the go.
The spork's design is not just aesthetic, but it is inspired by aerospace engineering principles for maximum functionality.
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