Tracy Staedter
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Dime-Size Thrusters Could Propel Satellites, Spacecraft
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A new propulsion engine with dime-size thrusters could be used to propel a host of spacecraft, from small satellites to crewed ships designed for interplanetary exploration.
After Tiangong-1, What Are the Next Big Pieces of Space Junk to Crash to Earth?
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China Space Station Crash: What Are the Odds a Piece Will Hit You?
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Space Junk Could Be This Company's Treasure
By Tracy Staedter published
The Singapore-based company Astroscale wants to make the removal of space debris profitable.
For the Great American Solar Eclipse, Leave Your Camera at Home
By Tracy Staedter published
Solar astronomer J. McKim Malville has some advice for people planning to see the Great American Solar Eclipse on Aug. 21: Don’t photograph it.
Cool the Planet? Geoengineering Is Easier Said Than Done
By Tracy Staedter published
Scientists are exploring ways to re-engineer the planet to counter the effects of global warming.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Warns Science Denial Could 'Dismantle' Democracy
By Tracy Staedter published
Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson urges Americans to become more scientifically literate in a short video he posted yesterday (April 19) on his Facebook page.
These Three Killer Apps Could Help Humans Colonize Mars
By Tracy Staedter published
Asteroid mining, giant orbiting internet antennas and space-based solar power could create a space economy that brings a Mars colony within humanity's reach.
Breakthrough Starshot's Interstellar Sail Works Best As a Ball
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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Plans Crewed Launch Within a Year
By Tracy Staedter published
The spaceflight company Blue Origin, which was founded by Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos, plans to launch its first crewed flight to suborbital space soon.
Building a Mars Colony? You'll Need a Team of Astronaut 'MacGyvers'
By Tracy Staedter published
Colonizing Mars will be no easy feat. It will take billions of dollars, new technologies yet to be invented and a whole lot of astronaut elbow grease.
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