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?
Peter Beck, the CEO of Rocket Lab, is a man who prefers to keep his feet firmly on Earth, even though he builds rockets that fly to space. While many people dream of traveling to space, Beck is content enabling others to reach the stars. “I have a burning desire
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
An asteroid recently made a dramatic appearance in the sky above a small town in eastern Siberia, providing an unexpected light show for the residents. The event, which took place on Tuesday evening, caught the attention of the people in Olyokminsk, a town of around 10,000 people located about 650
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
SpaceX, the rocket company owned by Elon Musk, is making big waves in the world of space exploration. Why? It’s about to launch one of India’s most advanced satellites into space – a $60 to $70 million mission that is the first of many future deals between SpaceX and India’s
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
