Two months ago, we told you about Baiju Bhatt, one of the co-founders of the investing app Robinhood, who launched a new company called Aetherflux. This startup has a bold plan: to create a network of satellites in space that can send power back to Earth using powerful lasers. Sounds
On November 29, 2024, ISRO made a huge leap forward in space technology by successfully testing its CE-20 cryogenic engine at sea level. This achievement was made at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, and could have major implications for future space missions. What is a Cryogenic Engine?
As the U.S. Air Force’s U-2 Dragon Lady spy plane nears the end of its service, rare opportunities to learn about its fascinating operations and the incredible gear used by its pilots are becoming more sought after. In a recent report, civilian photographer Blair Bunting shared his amazing experience of
Zimbabwe, a country in southern Africa, is setting its sights on outer space. The nation’s National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA) has announced an exciting plan to work with Russia to build a spaceport and train its first astronaut. If all goes well, Zimbabwe hopes to launch its own rocket
A strange, white-colored object has been spotted on a remote airstrip in northwestern China, near the Lop Nur nuclear test site. This airfield, known for its ties to China’s secretive spaceplane program, is stirring curiosity once again. Recent satellite images, taken on November 29 by Planet Labs, show the object
In a surprising move, US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jared Isaacman, a billionaire CEO, to be the next head of NASA. Isaacman, 41, is known for being the CEO of Shift4, a payments company, and for his incredible journey into space. He has not only flown to space twice
A strange and mysterious odor is coming from a Russian spacecraft that just docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft, called Progress 90, arrived last weekend after launching on a Soyuz rocket from Kazakhstan. This cargo ship was carrying three tons of supplies for the astronauts aboard the
At the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow, China made a big announcement by revealing its prototype of a cutting-edge, sixth-generation fighter jet named Baidi B-Type, also called the “White Emperor.” This fighter is a part of China’s Project Nantianmen, an ambitious research program aimed at developing next-generation military aviation technology. The White
India has taken another big step toward preparing for the future of warfare, and it’s happening in space—or at least, using space technology. This week, the Indian military conducted its second-ever series of space wargames, called ‘Antariksha Abhyas 2024’. Although these drills didn’t actually take place in outer space, they
