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Is NASA one step closer to electromagnetic drive?
Posted in Science on 30th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
NASA is reportedly working on technology that could take us to the moon faster than a cross-country flight.
Russian spacecraft Progress M-27M 'out of control'
Posted in Science on 29th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
A Russian spacecraft delivering supplies to the International Space Station is out of control and is now likely to break up on re-entering Earth's atmosphere.
The first 3D printed rocket will launch soon
Posted in Hardware on 24th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Parts of the rocket engine are made with 3D printers, using a specific method which includes electron beam melting. This method massively decreases the rocket's construction time.
JAXA plans Japans first moon shot in 2018
Posted in Science on 19th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
JAXA has said it will use probes to study the possible use of materials on the moon as well as its environment, which could pave the way for future manned missions.
SpaceX's CRS-6 mission launched successfully
Posted in Hardware on 14th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Elon Musk @elonmusk: 'Ascent successful. Dragon enroute to Space Station. Rocket landed on droneship, but too hard for survival.'