Space planes could become a reality if one company achieves its goal. Radian Aerospace has plans to test its Radian One space plane over the next few years. Radian's model differs from multi-stage ...

In the 1990s, NASA designed an experimental space plane meant to be a cost-effective alternative to expensive rockets. Called the X-33, it was based on a concept called SSTO — or “single stage to ...

Dawn Aerospace’s rocket-powered aircraft soared to new heights in its latest test campaign, as the company looks to build what could be the highest-performance aircraft to take off from a runway. The ...

The way history unfolded means we humans have specific ideas of how certain things are supposed to work. Cars should have four wheels, motorcycles two, and the best way to shoot a spacecraft off the ...

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried the X-37B Space Force space plane back into orbit late on Thursday, August 21-- marking the mysterious uncrewed vehicle's eighth mission. The mission, known as USSF-36 ...

Geek Life: Fun stories, memes, humor and other random items at the intersection of tech, science, business and culture. SEE MORE by Alan Boyle on Aug 26, 2021 at 11:25 am August 26, 2021 at 11:25 am ...