Air And Space - Page 92

February 18, 2024

German space commander warns Russian nuclear weapon could destroy 'global commons': 'Nobody would survive'

The commander of German Space Command, Maj. Gen. Michael Traut, expressed concern over reports of Russia developing an anti-satellite space weapon.

February 18, 2024

NASA goes old school with rocket sending astronauts to the Moon

NASA is bringing back its historic worm logo to decorate the first crew-bearing spacecraft traveling to the moon in decades for the agency's Artemis II mission.

February 18, 2024

Nicolaus Copernicus: The man who stopped the sun and moved the Earth

The stars were aligned over the medieval city of Torun Feb. 19, 1473, when a boy was born who later became known as the man who stopped the sun and moved the Earth.

February 18, 2024

Space surgery experiment could provide pathway for medical care in Earth's most remote regions

Virtual Incision believes the successful demonstration of MIRA would mean that the system could help medical professionals assist remote rural communities.

February 16, 2024

Meet the American who made flying safe, Archie League, daredevil pilot and first air-traffic controller

Archie W. League is widely considered the first air-traffic controller. He began by directing aircraft with flags in 1929, then helped make flying safe for millions of travelers.

February 15, 2024

White House says Russian tech is not something used to attack humans or cause physical destruction on Earth

White House national security adviser John Kirby told reporters the anti-satellite technology Russia is reportedly developing is not used to physically harm humans on Earth.

February 15, 2024

US launches missile-detecting satellites into orbit as concerns about Russia in space grow

The U.S. launched missile-detecting satellites into orbit on Thursday, just hours after news of a potential Russian threat to America's military satellites.

February 15, 2024

Russia exploring nuclear capabilities in space

Former Space Force software officer Nicolas Chaillan on the potential concerns if Russia utilizes this nuclear capability 

February 14, 2024

Japanese lunar lander may have found clues about the moon's origin

An unmanned Japanese spacecraft that landed on the moon last month has transmitted data on 10 lunar rocks that could provide clues about the origin of the moon.

February 14, 2024

Sci-fi solar EV never needs to plug in for a recharge

California-based start-up Aptera has developed a vehicle that is solar-powered, eliminating the need for plugging in at charging stations.