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Drone racing is helping train AI to autonomously drive spacecraft

By Stefanie Waldek published

ESA and the Delft University of Technology are training neural-network AI systems to race drones in preparation for complicated spacecraft maneuvers.

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Guardians: Taking one small step toward tomorrow

By Karl Tate, Jacob York published

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University of Maryland wins world's largest college rocketry competition

By Meredith Garofalo published

A record-setting 122 teams competed this year in New Mexico at the world's largest intercollegiate rocketry competition.

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3D printer successfully makes little space shuttle models in microgravity

By Victoria Corless published

SpaceCAL is a 3D printer that can create objects in microgravity conditions; a recent test of the device was successful.

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What are Dyson spheres, and how do we look for them?

By Keith Cooper last updated

Learn who first thought of the idea for Dyson spheres, as well as how they work and how we search for them with infrared telescopes.

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Space radiation can damage satellites − my team discovered that a next-generation material could self-heal when exposed to cosmic rays

By Ahmad Kirmani published

The space environment is harsh and full of extreme radiation. Scientists designing spacecraft and satellites need materials that can withstand these conditions.

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4th of July camera deal still running: Save $800 on the Nikon D850 DSLR

By Alexander Cox published

Deals Bag this massive Prime Day camera deal ahead of the Amazon Prime Day rush.

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Save $120 this July 4 on the DJI Mini 3 fly more combo

By Alexander Cox published

Deals Act fast: This short-lived July 4 drone deal sees you get $120 off a brilliant DJI Mini 3 fly more drone bundle that includes a remote control, a bag, spare propellers and more.

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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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