Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German aerospace and mechatronics engineer, made history on Saturday as the first wheelchair user to travel past the Kármán Line, aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule. The milestone flight, which took place near Van Horn, Texas, marked a significant step towards making space accessible to individuals with disabilities. Benthaus, part […]

In the halls of NASA, a sense of caution prevails. The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel, a gathering of seasoned experts, has issued a clarion call for reevaluation. Their counsel: revisit the Artemis lunar landing architecture, and reassess the handling of incidents like the flawed Starliner test flight. This recommendation echoes concerns voiced in the panel’s […]

Author comments from Forbes: The space industry is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from government-led exploration to commercially driven and enterprise-funded missions. SpaceX has emerged as a leader in this new era, positioning itself as the default launch provider for a range of applications, including communications, data, and national security. With a near-monopoly in cost-effective, […]

As published in TechNode: Elon Musk recently shared a video on social media platform X, showcasing a remarkable performance by six Unitree G1 humanoid robots at a Wang Leehom concert in Chengdu, China. The robots, developed by Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics, dazzled the audience with their synchronized dance routine, culminating in a flawless execution of a […]

In the vast expanse of space, a peculiar planet has been discovered, defying conventional norms. Scientists, utilizing NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, have identified a Jupiter-style planet with a lemon-like shape. This anomalous world, designated PSR J2322-2650b, orbits its host star at a staggering proximity of one million miles, completing a year in a mere […]

The U. S. Space Force is pursuing innovative technologies to bolster its space-based interceptor capabilities, as reported by Defense News. According to a Small Business Innovation Research solicitation, the military branch seeks to develop high-performance interceptors that can engage ballistic missiles during their boost phase, within the Earth’s atmosphere. The desired interceptors would need to […]