Space Technology - Space Exploration Technologies

Volodymyr Usov's goal has been to open Ukraine's industry to the world. He still has hope for its future.

Ukraine's proud space industry faces obliteration, but country's former space chief has hope for the future

By Tereza Pultarova published 2 March 22

Ukraine has a mighty space industry whose Zenit rocket is Elon Musk's favorite. But the country's potential might soon lie in ruins together with its dreams as Russia continues its bloody siege.

Earth observation satellites captured a 40-mile-long Russian military convoy approaching Ukraine's capital Kyiv.

Satellite photos show 40-mile-long Russian military convoy nearing Ukraine's capital Kyiv

By Tereza Pultarova published 1 March 22

Satellites captured images of a massive convoy of Russian military vehicles 40 miles long (65 kilometers) nearing the besieged Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

A Maxar satellite image shows Russian airborne forces in Zdvyzhivka, Ukraine, on Feb. 28, 2022.

Ukrainian entrepreneur calls for faster, better satellite data to help fight Russian invasion

By Hanneke Weitering published 1 March 22

Earth observation companies have been sharing optical satellite imagery of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but radar data are what's needed most, Ukrainian entrepreneur Max Polyakov said.

NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity captured this shot of its shadow during its 20th Martian flight, on Feb. 25, 2022.

NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity helicopter aces 20th flight on Red Planet

By Mike Wall published 28 February 22

On Friday (Feb. 25), Ingenuity notched yet another milestone, this one of the round-number variety — its 20th Martian sortie.

An artist's depiction of the GOES-T satellite at work in Earth orbit.

New GOES-T weather satellite to offer scientists sharper eyes on Earth's climate

By Rebecca Sohn published 28 February 22

The GOES-T satellite is ready to take its place as part of the U.S.'s most sophisticated weather and environmental observation system.

An artist's illustration of how SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet constellation beams broadband access from orbit.

Elon Musk says SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is active in Ukraine with more terminals on the way

By Tariq Malik published 27 February 22

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said his Starlink satellite internet service is available in Ukraine and more terminals to use it are on the way.

Stratolaunch successfully flew its Roc carrier aircraft for 1 hour and 43 minutes during its fourth test flight, on Feb. 24, 2022.

Stratolaunch's Roc soars again: Biggest airplane ever built aces 4th test flight

By Elizabeth Howell published 25 February 22

The biggest airplane ever built, Stratolaunch's Roc carrier aircraft, just aced its fourth test flight.

A visualization of a black hole shows gas swirling around the superdense object.

Is our universe a holographic projection? Scientists are using black holes and quantum computing to find out.

By Rahul Rao published 24 February 22

Scientists are using quantum computing to understand what's inside a black hole and test if our universe is a holographic projection.

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying the uncrewed cargo ship Cygnus NG-17 lifts off from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Virginia on Feb. 19, 2022 to deliver 8,300 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station.

US launch providers eyeing Russia-Ukraine situation

By Elizabeth Howell published 23 February 22

The situation is sensitive and complicated, given that Russia is a key partner in the International Space Station and also supplies engines for two high-profile U.S. launch companies.

Helicopters in Belgorod in Russia, as seen on Feb. 13, 2022.

Military activity in Russia spotted in satellite photos as tensions rise in Ukraine

By Chelsea Gohd published 22 February 22

Satellites can see military activity in Russia from space as tensions over Ukraine intensify.

NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology airplane undergoes structural stress tests at a Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

NASA's 'quiet' X-59 supersonic plane moves to Texas for testing and calibration

By Elizabeth Howell published 22 February 22

Engineers can take advantage of on-site equipment before returning the plane to California, the agency says.

Sony unveils the PlayStation VR 2, giving a first look at the new design

By Alexander Cox published 22 February 22

The first look at the new design for the PSVR 2 has been released, and we're excited about it.

The fusion reactions at the National Ignition Facility takes place at the heart of the world's most powerful laser system, which consumes about 400 MJ of energy each time it's fired.

'Burning' hydrogen plasma in the world's largest laser sets fusion records

By Tom Metcalfe published 22 February 22

The secret behind a record-breaking nuclear fusion experiment that spit out 10 quadrillion watts of power in a split second has been revealed.

An artist's visualization of the Starshot light sail probe.

Researchers unlock the keys to designing an interstellar sail

By Chelsea Gohd published 22 February 22

How do you design a sail that can get a spacecraft to another solar system?

Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF review

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 18 February 22

Review An ultra-wide, ultra-sharp Nikon-fit crop sensor lens, the Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 AF Pro DX is almost unbeatable in its class thanks to its rugged build, and minimal distortion

Review

NASA's Perseverance rover acquired this image of the Ingenuity Mars helicopter on the floor of Jezero Crater.

1 year later, Ingenuity helicopter still going strong on Mars

By Mike Wall published 18 February 22

A year after arriving on the Red Planet, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter continues to push the limits of off-Earth flight.

NASA opens Nighttime Precision Landing Challenge to help future moon missions

By Elizabeth Howell published 17 February 22

The designs aim to land moon spacecraft safely in the dark.

An artist's depiction of NASA's Dragonfly mission on the surface of Saturn's moon Titan.

Soar over the desert in footage from drone practicing for mission to Saturn's strangest moon

By Elizabeth Howell published 17 February 22

The team tested images and sensors ahead of flying to the moon of Saturn.

An artist's depiction of the James Webb Space Telescope at work.

James Webb Space Telescope has locked onto guide star in crucial milestone

By Elizabeth Howell published 17 February 22

The fine-guidance instrument is key to keeping the space telescope pointed in the right direction.

An illustration of a clock spiraling into space-time.

New atomic clock loses only one second every 300 billion years

By Elizabeth Howell published 16 February 22

A group of physicists has announced one of the highest performance atomic clocks ever made.