Space missions and space tourism have started accelerating rapidly. This concept of space tourism may evoke and feels more like a sense of sci-fi, but.
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Spacecraft reentry is complex and dangerous – a one-of-a-kind plasma tunnel can now simulate it
The extreme conditions spacecraft have to survive to safely reenter Earth's atmosphere have been difficult to reproduce in the lab. Now, a unique facility has been developed with just this scenario in ...
The authorization involves an FAA review to ensure spacecraft can return safely from Earth orbit or outer space.
As global space activity increases, more space infrastructure is returning to Earth, creating risks for people, property and ...
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What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? Here's why ESA wants to find out
What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? That's the key question for the European Space Agency's (ESA) Destructive Reentry Assessment Container Object (Draco) mission. ESA ...
BEIJING -- China's defunct and reportedly out-of-control Tiangong 1 space station is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere sometime this weekend. It poses only a slight risk to people and property ...
A concept render of Delphi, Lux Aeterna’s reusable satellite demonstrator scheduled to launch in 2027. While its full design remains under wraps, the spacecraft is built around a rigid heat shield to ...
Researchers present a novel way to track errant space debris as it falls to Earth in near-real-time, according to a new study. Their method uses ground-based seismic sensors. Over the last several ...
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