World’s farthest spacecraft nears one light-day from Earth
In late 2026, NASA’s iconic Voyager 1 spacecraft will reach an impressive milestone. The probe is set to…
Your software should be space-grade — take it from an aerospace operations engineer
The internet started as a Department of Defense-funded military project in 1969. Today, it’s in the pockets of…
In a first, China calls US to avoid satellite collision in space
In a rare instance of collaboration between the space programs of China and the US, the former recently…
MIT study could unlock next-gen cooling for nuclear cores, spacecraft
Marco Graffiedi, a fifth-year doctoral candidate at MIT’s Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, is investigating a process…
“Cosmic Bat” spotted in deep space, 10,000 light-years away
This image shows a cloud of gas and dust, shaped like a cosmic bat. The image was obtained…
China claims its new missile can change shape at hypersonic speed
Chinese scientists have reportedly developed a new prototype “morphing” hypersonic vehicle that can fly faster than Mach 5…
China claims its new missile can change shape at hypersonic speed
Chinese scientists have reportedly developed a new prototype “morphing” hypersonic vehicle that can fly faster than Mach 5…
US firm’s space armor provides hypersonic shielding for spacecraft
As the amount of orbital debris continues to rise, a US materials manufacturer has unveiled a new shielding…
I helped design rocket engines for NASA’s space shuttles. Here’s why businesses need AI as trustworthy as aerospace tech
When I was an aerospace engineer working on the NASA Space Shuttle Program, trust was mission-critical. Every bolt,…
Airbus launch second SATCOM for Spanish Armed Forces
SpainSat NG-II satellite communications in the packing stage, 11 September 2025. Credit: Airbus. The second SpainSat NG-II satellite…
China’s reusable rocket near launch after successful static fire test
China’s private space industry is evolving at a dramatic pace, as it continues to strive to take on…
US firms to trial nuclear reactor aboard satellite for space travel
Texas-based Space Ocean Corporation has entered into an agreement with Space Nuclear Power Corporation to test the latter’s…