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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab make a breakthrough in rotor technology

Higher rotor tip speeds and longer two-bladed blades increase lift capability by about 30%, enabling heavier Mars helicopter payloads and longer future flights.
frominsideevs.com
5 months ago

The Mercedes eSprinter Rocks. Now It's $30,000 Cheaper

The electric cargo van was great to drive, shockingly refined and offered 200 miles of real-world range. The problem was, the loaded extended-wheelbase model I drove was $93,563. I couldn't quite square whether that was a fair value, given its low running costs, and that no one else really offers a van like this. Now, I don't have to. Mercedes just put a $30,000 incentive on 2024 models (yes, 2024 modelsyou read that right), making them a slam-dunk deal.
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fromArs Technica
9 months ago

Rocket Report: Ariane 6 beats Vulcan to third launch; China's first drone ship

China's Long March 5B can launch only 10 Guowang satellites due to technical and structural payload limitations.
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