hardware
SpaceXs Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket looks no worse for wear after 2 launches
Posted in Hardware on 13th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
SpaceXs first Falcon 9 Block 5 booster has returned after the rockets second successful launch, likely the first of countless reuses.
Semi-transparent Organic Solar Cells will add power generation to windows
Posted in Hardware on 11th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
A new study pushes organic solar cell efficiency beyond 17% with the authors saying that up to 25% is possible.
China main SpaceX competitor as Russia is giving up
Posted in Science on 6th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin has stated that it is not worth it for Russia to compete for space launches against SpaceX and China.
China space launch plans for 2020s and 2030s are to catch up to SpaceX reusable rockets
Posted in Science on 3rd Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
They are planning for the Long March 8 to have its first test flight around 2021.
SpaceX will be launching another Block 5 rocket but will add new helium tanks for NASA astronaut missions
Posted in Hardware on 22nd Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller
SpaceX is working towards getting Falcon 9 Block 5 certified for launching astronauts.