Aviation

Airbus Launches SpaceRAN Demonstrator to Test 5G Connectivity in Orbit

Airbus has launched a new technology demonstrator designed to test global 5G connectivity directly from orbit. The project, known as Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN, is being developed by Airbus UpNext, a wholly owned subsidiary focused on…

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Starlink’s Fiery Exit: One to Two Satellites Burn Up in Earth’s Atmosphere Every Day

A Daily Descent from Orbit Nearly every day, one or two satellites from SpaceX’s Starlink constellation fall back to Earth and burn up in the atmosphere. What sounds dramatic is actually part of a planned…

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Hands-Free Rain Protection: A Drone-Powered Umbrella Takes Flight

A Drone Takes on a Daily Irritation Rain has always forced people into an awkward compromise: one hand occupied, the other juggling phones, bags, or coffee cups. A new DIY invention from the maker behind…

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408 mph in the Sky: DIY Drone Shatters the World Speed Record

A New Benchmark in High-Speed Drone Engineering In a stunning display of innovation and precision engineering, a custom-built quadcopter has officially reclaimed the title of the world’s fastest drone by reaching an extraordinary top speed…

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The Coming Swarm: China’s 200,000 Satellites Poised to Flood the Skies

China is preparing to embark on one of the most ambitious space projects ever attempted, seeking approval for a satellite constellation that could approach 200,000 spacecraft. This extraordinary proposal, revealed through recent frequency filings with…

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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Sends Twin ESCAPADE Spacecraft on Loiter Route to Mars

NASA’s ESCAPADE mission is on its way to Mars after lifting off atop Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 36. The twin spacecraft will study how the solar wind reshapes Mars’…

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Vibration-Based Wing De-Icing Targets Greener Aviation

German researchers have developed a vibration-based wing de-icing system that shakes ice off aircraft surfaces instead of melting it with hot air. The work comes from the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability…

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Joby’s Turbine-Electric VTOL Makes First Flight With Hybrid Power and Autonomy

Joby Aviation has flown a turbine-electric, autonomous VTOL demonstrator just three months after first revealing the concept, compressing the typical cycle between design and flight test. The aircraft combines Joby’s certified all-electric air taxi platform…

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Top 10 Industrial Metal Suppliers in the United States

There are numerous industrial metal suppliers in the United States, each offering a diverse range of products. These suppliers have operated in the industry for many years and have extensive experience providing high-quality metals to…

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AI Takes the Controls in Space—and Makes an ISS Robot 60% Faster

For decades, robots in space have depended heavily on humans, either onboard or on Earth, to guide their movements. That changed recently when artificial intelligence took direct control of a robot aboard the International Space…

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