Darpa Abandons Plan To Launch Satellites From Fighter Jets

The scheme was launching small satellites from the belly of fighter jets already high in the atmosphere. And after a second explosion, that plan is no more.

Cooling Liquids With A Laser

The discovery could 'point cool' tiny areas with a focused point of light. Microprocessors might someday use a laser beam to cool components in computer chips to prevent overheating.

Google Loon Will Test Internet Delivery Across The United States

Google parent company Alphabet is planning to test high-altitude balloons to deliver Internet coverage across the United States.

Jeff Bezos Launches Suborbital Rocket Into Space And Lands It Back On Earth

New Shepard reached a height of 100.5 km, qualifying it as having traveled to space, though it was only a sub-orbital spaceflight.

Russia And Europe Want A Moon Colony; Why Is NASA So Focused On Mars?

12 Americans have put their boots on the Moon. But NASA has no plans to send humans back. Instead, NASA will shoot straight to Mars.