space
The First 3D Printer To Use Molten Metal In Space Is Headed To The ISS This Week
Posted in Hardware, Science on 27th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
Further out, metal 3D printing could contribute to ESA's vision of a "Circular space economy," in which material from old satellites, spent rocket stages, and other infrastructure is recycled into new structures, tools, and parts as needed.
Scientists 'Astonished' Yet Another Of Saturn's Moons May Be An Ocean World
Posted in Science on 27th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
We know there is an abundance of ice in the outer solar system, from moons to comets. Interior ocean worlds depend on another source of heat-gravity.
It Will Take Only A Single SpaceX Starship To Launch A Space Station
Posted in Hardware, Science on 26th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
Spaceflight is much cheaper these days thanks to SpaceX driving down launch costs, and the ability to launch pre-assembled space stations could further slash the overall bill.
SpaceX's Starship Tapped To Launch Starlab Space Station Into Orbit
Posted in Science on 1st Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
Two ambitious space projects move ahead as Voyager Space and Airbus announce that the partners have selected SpaceX's Starship rocket to boost their Starlab space station into orbit sometime before the International Space Station is abandoned.
Japan's SLIM Moon Probe Landed On Its Nose
Posted in Hardware, Science on 31st Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller
The good news is that the mission is continuing and JAXA hopes that the lander will be able to charge its battery as the 14-day lunar day progresses enough for sunlight to fall on the panel.