• Earth’s Magnetic Field Is Almost Similar to What it Was Like 3.7 Billion Years Ago

    Updated: 2024-04-24 20:00:00
    What was our ancient magnetic field like? A new finding suggests the oldest estimate of the age of the planet’s current magnetic field.

  • From a Pink Moon to Blue, the Moon's Colors Aren't Always Colorful

    Updated: 2024-04-24 18:45:00
    What are the different colors of the moon? Learn when the Pink Moon is visible and what it represents.

  • Solar Flares are Stunning but are They Dangerous? Here's What to Know

    Updated: 2024-04-24 18:00:00
    Explore the dynamic nature of solar flares, intense bursts of radiation from the Sun, their causes, effects on Earth, and the remarkable visuals they create.

  • Saturn’s Ocean Moon Enceladus Is Able To Support Life

    Updated: 2024-04-22 14:00:00
    Scientists could one day find traces of life on Enceladus, an ocean-covered moon orbiting Saturn.

  • Second Guessing Starship

    Updated: 2024-04-22 06:22:24
    There seem to be two extremes when it comes to Elon Musk and SpaceX. There are those that believe everything Elon tries will work because–ELON. There are those that believe SpaceX has reached the end of its’ lucky tether because–ELON. … Continue reading →

  • Fill ‘er Up: New AIAA Aerospace America Article on Propellant Depots

    Updated: 2024-04-22 06:22:22
    I was interviewed by John Kelvey for an article on propellant depots, which AIAA just published in this month’s Aerospace America magazine. Here’s an online version of the article for those of you who don’t get the print edition. Also … Continue reading →

  • Vandenberg Spaceport

    Updated: 2024-04-22 06:22:15
    : skip to main skip to sidebar SCIENCE FICTION FANTASY HISTORY SPACE AND OTHER SPECULATIONS Rocketpunk Manifesto Days of Future Past Monday , September 23, 2013 Vandenberg Spaceport I'm baaaaack Yes , the hiatus has been far too long I kept thinking just another day or two , after a move , working on Catherine of , Lyonesse an annoying and voltage-draining sinus infection , and , well , . work The move means a regretful farewell to the F line streetcars , 100,000-ton containerships , and more places to eat than we could ever possibly try . On the other hand , the Central Coast does have a justified reputation as a corner of . paradise Of more interest to most readers here , the move puts me back within decent viewing distance of launches from Vandenberg Air Force . Base Alas , relentless

  • How brute-efficiency enables practical electric flight

    Updated: 2024-04-17 23:27:59
    Anytime the topic of electric aircraft comes up, the immediate response by the middle-brow (and some high-brow) is that it’s obviously impractical due to the mass-sensitivity of flight and the obvious energy density (or they usually intend “specific energy”) advantage … Continue reading →

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