Gravitational waves announced themselves in a big way in 2015 when the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) first detected them. When large celestial objects collide, the force of their collision sends ripples through spacetime. The theory surrounding this phenomenon was … Read more
We live in a side-gig culture, but who would have thought hunting for planets was a viable hobby? Two gas giants were recently discovered thanks to citizen scientists as part of a crowdsourcing project. The planets orbit a star 352 … Read more
Looking around at today’s aircraft technology can feel like we’ve reached a plateau of innovation. Planes have looked the same for decades and travel times are fixed. Aircraft destined for space have hitched rides on rockets since the Cold War. … Read more
What goes up must come down, and satellites are no exception. Earth’s gravity is constantly pulling satellites closer to their fiery deaths. Many satellites have fuel and propulsion onboard to extend their life, but that only goes so far. Northrop … Read more
The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program announced the winners of their Phase I awards, and they didn’t disappoint. The NIAC invests in radical aerospace concepts that push the limits of conventional science. Many are forward looking, tackling problems that … Read more
On February 18, 2021, NASA rover Perseverance touched down on Mars after an eight-month journey and stressful landing conditions. After the thrill of contact and safe landing, the real work begins, and Perseverance is up to the task.
Perseverance being… Read moreDuAxle might not be as cool as the blockbuster movie, but it’s a real-life transformer. Exploring the tumultuous terrain of Mars is a tricky task and rovers can easily get stuck, especially on steep terrain. Craters are a hotbed of … Read more
2020 isn’t going quietly into that good night. No, it’s kicking and screaming as we humans try to rush it out the door. As a last middle finger to human innovation, 2020 saw the collapse of the world’s second largest … Read more
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