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China’s Spaceplane Projects: Past, Present and Future

This article is the second and final part of a two-piece blog post by China Aerospace Blog on Chinese spaceplanes. The first part discussed China’s historical approach to reusability, and more specifically to spaceplanes. This part extends the discussion by reviewing current Chinese spaceplane projects, and provides a map. Mapping Current Chinese Spaceplane Projects Below is a map of all Chinese spaceplane projects, including abandoned …

Mapped: The Geology of the Moon in Astronomical Detail

If you were to land on the Moon, where would you go? Today’s post is the incredible Unified Geologic Map of the Moon...

A Historical Perspective on Chinese Spaceplanes

This piece is the first of a two-part blog post by China Aerospace Blog on Chinese spaceplanes. It sets the context of spaceplanes in China, and goes over past attempts to make such vehicles. Part 2 will provide an analysis of current projects under development from Chinese state-owned and private companies. Table of Contents 1 – Introduction to spaceplanes 2 – China’s take on the …

Artemis Closes Adcole Maryland Exit

Artemis Capital Partners has closed the sale of Adcole Maryland Aerospace to AE Industrial Partners.Adcole Maryland Aerospace (AMA) is a manufacturer of guidance,...

NASA has picked Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to design lunar landers

NASA announced it has selected three companies to submit designs for lunar landers as part of Artemis mission to return humans to the...

AI in Space: NASA Studying Exoplanets, ESA Supporting Satellites

By AI Trends Staff AI is being employed in a wide range of efforts to explore and study space, including the study of exoplanets by NASA, the support of satellites by ESA, development of an empathic assistant for astronauts and efforts to track space debris. NASA scientists are partnering with AI experts from companies including […]

Top collegiate inventors awarded 2020 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize

Following a nationwide search for the most inventive undergraduate and graduate college students, the Lemelson-MIT Program has announced the winners...

Blockchain Technology Is Making Its Way Up In The Space Industry

Since its inception, blockchain technology has amassed a huge popularity around the world within a short span of time, as the blockchain is...

In-space satellite servicing proves successful in record-breaking orbital spacecraft operation

A demonstration mission of Northrop Grumman’s first-ever Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV-1) has proven successful, extending the life of an Intelsat satellite by...

Ventilator manufacturers aren’t impressed by Elon Musk’s offer

By Jack Morse2020-03-20 20:39:04 UTC In the face of a projected national shortage, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has offered to...

Elon Musk says Tesla will make ventilators for hospitals if needed

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is looking to join the fight against the coronavirus outbreak. Image: dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images By Stan Schroeder2020-03-19...

AEI Closes Eighth and Ninth Aero Buys

In two separate transactions, AE Industrial Partners has once again displayed its commitment to the aerospace sector with the buys of G.S. Precision,...

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