This Canceled NASA Rocket Would Have Made The Saturn V Look Like A Firecracker
Before Saturn V made its debut on the launch pad in 1966, NASA had something entirely different on the drawing board - something bigger.
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This Nazi Aircraft Designed For Bombing New York Was Also A Space Shuttle
The "Silbervogel" was a "suborbital rocketship" that could make it over the Atlantic Ocean and drop bombs on a target anywhere in the United States.
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Here's How Scientists Plan To Build Next-Gen Supercomputers With Real Brain Cells
For years, scientists have been studying the human brain to achieve the next computing breakthrough. Could clusters of lab-grown brain cells be key?
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Scientists May Have Figured Out How To Find Wormholes (If They Exist)
Scientists have found that existing techniques can be used to hunt for wormholes if they exist, but be warned: things are about to get even more warped.
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The Fascinating Science Behind How Hypersonic Weapons Work
Hypersonic flight refers to objects traveling through the atmosphere at Mach 5 - that's 3,500 mph or nearly 1 mile per second - or faster.
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NASA Scrubs SpaceX Crew-6 Mission To ISS, Sets New Launch Target Of March 2
The manned Crew-6 space mission that was set to report to the ISS has been postponed until next month, citing a potential propulsion issue at the launch pad.
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The Next Generation Of Space Suits Won't Just Be For Astronauts
NASA is preparing to retire its outdated spacesuits with contracts with two companies. Those companies aren't just designing the suits for astronauts.
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Artificial Gravity Space Stations Just Got One Step Closer To Reality Thanks To Vast Space
Vast has acquired Launcher, a space exploration startup that has done incredible things with orbital space tug infrastructure and hosted payload delivery.
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The Four Types Of Planetary Systems Scientists Say Make Up Our Universe
A team of scientists has classified the types of planetary systems that make up our universe. Observations using the Kepler telescope led to the discoveries.
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Scientists Find Evidence That Black Holes Are The Cause Of Dark Energy
Remarkable new research from multiple institutions claims that black holes are the possible source of the astronomical enigma that is dark energy.
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Why The U.S. Army Is Building A Robot That Can Punch Like A Mantis Shrimp
The Army's ongoing study of the shrimp's movement could open up a field of applications for the simple spring-under-pressure principle.
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Why SpaceX Is Under Fire After The Record Breaking Super Heavy Booster Test
SpaceX has publicly tested its Super Heavy booster, and while it went well, the company is under fire due to an environmental incident caught on film.
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The Incredible Features Of The X-15, A Supersonic Research Aircraft And Spaceplane
The X-15 was the first plane to reach the 100,000-foot mark and fly at hypersonic speeds beyond Mach 4, 5, and 6.
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Zoox Self-Driving Robotaxis Are Finally On Public Roads, But You Can't Use Them Quite Yet
Zoox, a company that researches and designs autonomous vehicles, just revealed that it has made history with recent developments in its robotaxi program.
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SpaceX Comes Clean About Limiting Starlink For Ukranian Troops
Elon Musk's SpaceX confessed that the company intervened against Ukrainian forces in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Why This Planet's Newly Discovered Ring System Has Scientists Scratching Their Heads
Like Neptune, Saturn, and Jupiter, Quaoar has rings -- and, according to a recent study published in Nature, Quaoar's rings are particularly interesting.
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Elon Musk Says First SpaceX Starship Launch Could Happen Next Month
SpaceX's giant Starship spacecraft may be only weeks away from its first test launch, marking a major milestone for Elon Musk's private space company.
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Astronomers Just Found A Potentially Habitable Earth-Sized Planet, And It's Nearby
The hunt continues for exoplanets that might contain liquid water and are considered habitable. The latest is closer than most at only 31 lightyears away.
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Watch How This Shapeshifting Robot Eerily Transforms To Break Out Of Prison
The robot is made of magnetoactive phase transitional matter, which basically means it relies on magnetic fields to transition between solid and liquid states.
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The One Big Problem With Stealth Planes Scientists Can't Fix
The U.S. government boasts a roster of stealth planes that seem right out of science fiction, but there's one problem they still need to solve.
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Why Researchers Want To Send A Rover To Mars' Moon Phobos
A new rover that's headed for Mars is actually dedicated to exploring Phobos, an orbiting moon of the Red Planet with a very low level of gravity.
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Here's Why Experts Say The Real Space Age Will Start When We No Longer Need Rockets
Physicist Dr. Bradley Edwards explains that somewhat paradoxically, it's rockets that keep us grounded. Is society ready for a space elevator?
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Dead Space Remake Launches Without Steam Deck Support
Horror gaming fans are finally able to get their claws on the 'Dead Space' remake, but for those looking to hop in with the Steam Deck, don't hold your breath.
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NASA Announces Plans For Nuclear-Powered Rocket With In-Space Tests As Soon As 2027
NASA and DARPA have teamed up to demonstrate whether it's possible to use nuclear-powered rockets to get to Mars faster than when using current methods.
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NASA Has Big Things Coming In 2023
NASA has big things coming in 2023. From phenomenal celestial sightings to exciting new forays into space exploration, here's what to look forward to this year.
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This Innovative New Technology Turns Abandoned Mines Into Sustainable Energy Storage
A proposed plan could utilize an unusual method of physics for storing renewable energy, making use of the thousands of abandoned mineshafts in the U.S.
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Here's Why Your iPhone's Weather App Is Wrong So Often
The iPhone Weather app is convenient, but when its predictions consistently clash with reality, you might start to wonder whether there's a better alternative.
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