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Watch India's reusable space plane prototype ace its final landing test (video)
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
India completed a series of tests for autonomously landing its fully reusable launch vehicle, marking another milestone in the country's pursuit of low cost access to space.
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NASA dips into futuristic AR tech to build powerful Roman Space Telescope
By Victoria Corless published
NASA engineers are incorporating augmented reality while constructing the next-gen Roman Space Telescope. Here's how.
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Could we launch resources from the moon with electromagnetic railguns?
By Leonard David published
Electromagnetic launches of material from the lunar surface can be more efficient than conventional rocket launches that rely on chemical fuels sent from Earth. But are they feasible?
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DARPA's military-grade 'quantum laser' will use entangled photons to outshine conventional laser beams
By Owen Hughes published
Prototype quantum photonic-dimer laser uses entanglement to bind photons and deliver a powerful beam of concentrated light that can shine through adverse weather like thick fog.
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DARPA unveils 6 new designs for uncrewed vertical-takeoff military aircraft, eyes 2026 test flights
By Rory Bathgate published
Lightweight fighter aircraft with no pilots could support conventional military missions while being easier to launch and recover.
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It's the 5th anniversary of the United States Space Force, but what does it do?
By Karl Tate, Jacob York published
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US economy to benefit from NASA investment in 3D-printable superalloy
By Meredith Garofalo published
"Adoption of this alloy will lead to more sustainable aviation and space exploration."
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Space Force wants 7 new telescopes in Hawaii. Local residents say 'no'
By Samantha Mathewson published
Some Hawaii residents oppose plans from the U.S. Space Force to build a suite of new telescopes designed to track and prevent satellites in orbit from colliding.
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