space

UK to send 'walking' spider robot to the moon in its first lunar rover mission

Posted in Hardware, Science on 13th Oct, 2019
by Alex Muller

The UK's first ever moon rover will launch into space in 2021 in a bid to unlock the secrets of the lunar surface.

NASA tests Mars 2020 rover descent stage separation

Posted in Hardware, Science on 7th Oct, 2019
by Alex Muller

NASA engineers have completed a successful separation test of the Mars 2020 rover and its descent stage that will deliver it to the surface of the Red Planet.

SpaceX Will Go To Orbit With Starship ASAP After 20 km Test Works

Posted in Hardware, Science on 7th Oct, 2019
by Alex Muller

Elon Musk indicates that SpaceX will for orbit with Starship as soon as possible after the 20-kilometer test. The timing is based upon building the increased number of Raptor engines.

Elon Musk says prototype Starship will fly in a matter of months

Posted in Hardware, Science on 1st Oct, 2019
by Alex Muller

Elon Musk has given an update on SpaceX’s ambitious Starship spacecraft and booster, stating that it could be possible to launch a crewed mission as early as next year.

Elon Musk Unveils SpaceX's New Starship Plans for Private Trips to the Moon, Mars and Beyond

Posted in Hardware, Science on 30th Sep, 2019
by Alex Muller

People could start flying aboard the vehicle in the next year or so, Musk said.