The Mars Sample Return Mission Has Shaky Future, NASA Calls For Backup
Updated: 2024-04-29 14:00:00
The equipment planned to help bring samples back from Mars.
Earth’s Magnetic Field Is Almost Similar to What it Was Like 3.7 Billion Years Ago
Updated: 2024-04-24 20:00:00What 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 18:45:00What 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 18:00:00Explore 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 14:00:00Scientists could one day find traces of life on Enceladus, an ocean-covered moon orbiting Saturn.Second Guessing Starship
Updated: 2024-04-22 06:22:24There 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 06:22:22I 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 →How brute-efficiency enables practical electric flight
Updated: 2024-04-17 23:27:59Anytime 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 →