Space Technology - Space Exploration Technologies

Artist’s concept of the DARPA and Lockheed Martin Hypersonic Air Breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC).

DARPA's hypersonic HAWC completes final flight test at over Mach 5

By Brett Tingley published 31 January 23

DARPA announced the end of the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) program with a final successful test flight that reached speeds over Mach 5 and flew for more than 300 nautical miles.

ingenuity helicopter's shadow on the surface of mars in a black and white photo

Mars helicopter Ingenuity soars over Perseverance rover tracks on 41st flight

By Elizabeth Howell published 31 January 23

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flew for the 41st time on Mars Jan. 27, going out and back again with 600 feet (183 meters) of flight distance over 109 seconds.

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By Alexander Cox published 31 January 23

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An artist's depiction of a mission to an exoplanet.

Could we use antimatter-based propulsion to visit alien worlds?

By Laurence Tognetti published 31 January 23

Antimatter-based propulsion offers a unique opportunity for missions to exoplanets.

Artist's illustration of Sony's Star Sphere-1 satellite in orbit.

Cubesat that launched on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will test water-based propulsion

By Andrew Jones published 30 January 23

A Japanese propulsion company developing water-based thrusters is set to test its system on a Sony nanosatellite launched earlier in January.

artist's impression of rover on the moon's surface with rocks in behind

UAE lunar rover will test 1st artificial intelligence on the moon with Canada

By Elizabeth Howell published 28 January 23

Canadian company Mission Control Space Services has an interplanetary test forthcoming: Proving its artificial intelligence on a moon rover mission.

Artist's illustration of Astrobotic's Peregrine lander on the surface of the moon.

Private Peregrine moon lander completes testing ahead of landmark lunar launch

By Elizabeth Howell published 27 January 23

Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander wrapped up testing to prepare for spaceflight and is now waiting to be shipped to its Florida launch site.

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Watch NASA test potentially revolutionary 3D-printed rocket engine (video)

By Elizabeth Howell published 27 January 23

This futuristic engine could save lots of propellant on interplanetary journeys, perhaps allowing NASA to explore the solar system more efficiently.

The Jupiter moon Europa harbors a huge, potentially habitable ocean beneath its icy shell.

NASA funds nuclear probes for icy moons, huge new space telescopes and other far-out tech ideas

By Andrew Jones published 26 January 23

NASA has funded a new set of visionary concepts for space exploration that could one day prove useful — and perhaps even transformative.

Lego Optimus Prime (10302)_model next to box

Lego Icons Optimus Prime review

By Keith Cooper published 26 January 23

Lego and Hasbro team up to bring 1980s icon Optimus Prime into brick form.

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Holy Stone HS700E_drone in flight (16 by 9)

Holy Stone HS700E review

By James Abbott published 24 January 23

The Holy Stone HS700E has its pros and cons but comes in at a competitive price that could be attractive to beginners.

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter captured this image with its navigation camera on Jan. 19, 2023, during its 40th Red Planet flight.

Mars helicopter Ingenuity aces 40th Red Planet flight

By Mike Wall published 20 January 23

NASA's tiny Ingenuity helicopter flew for the 40th time on Mars Thursday (Jan. 19), covering about 584 feet (178 meters) of ground during a 92-second sortie.

BetaFPV Pavo25 Walksnail Whoop Kit_Drone with camera angled view

BetaFPV Pavo25 Walksnail Whoop review

By James Abbott published 20 January 23

The BetaFPV Pavo25 Walksnail Whoop Kit is a bind-and-fly PFV cinewhoop drone kit offering simplicity and a high-quality digital FPV feed.

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Best 3D printers 2023: FDM & resin printers

By Jess Weatherbed last updated 18 January 23

We've tracked down all the best 3D printers for engineers, hobbyists, miniature gamers, and cosplayers.

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Creality Ender 5 S1 review: speed and precision

By Will Zoobkoff published 17 January 23

The Creality Ender 5 S1 is a significant upgrade thanks to its new Sprite direct extruder.

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By Chris McMullen published 17 January 23

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Stratolaunch's Roc launch platform carries the Talon-A separation test vehicle during its second captive-carry flight on Jan. 13, 2023.

World's largest plane, Stratolaunch's Roc, aces 2nd captive-carry test flight

By Mike Wall published 14 January 23

Stratolaunch's giant Roc airplane carried a prototype of the company's planned Talon hypersonic vehicle aloft for the second time on Friday (Jan. 13).

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured this photo of the Ingenuity helicopter resting on a sand dune on the Red Planet. The Perservance team posted this photo on Twitter on Jan. 11, 2023.

Mars rover Perseverance spots Ingenuity helicopter resting on sand dune (photo)

By Mike Wall published 13 January 23

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover snapped a photo recently of its robotic cousin Ingenuity as the tiny helicopter rested on a Red Planet sand dune.