U.S. Space Force Awards $13.7 Billion in Satellite Launch Contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin
The U.S. military has taken a major step toward modernizing its space operations, awarding $13.7 billion in satellite launch contracts to SpaceX, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and Blue Origin. This ...
Fusion rocket could cut Mars trips in half and reach Pluto in four years
Unlike conventional chemical rockets, Sunbird relies on nuclear fusion – a process that replicates the energy production at the core of stars – to propel spacecraft.
SpaceX scores $5.9B lion's share of Space Force launch contracts
US Space Systems Command awarded the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 2 contracts on April 4. SpaceX is expected ...
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RTGs: The nuclear heart that runs spacecraft far beyond the sun’s reach
Ever wonder how a spacecraft millions or even billions of miles from the Sun can keep its lights on? After all, solar panels ...