SpaceX BFR construction will start in 4 to 6 months
The SpaceX BFR (Big Falcon Rocket or Big Fucking Rocket) has a planned payload of 150,000 kg (330,000 lb) when flying reusable or 250,000 kg (550,000 lb) when flying expendable, making it a super heavy-lift launch vehicle.
Blue Origin reveals first commercial payloads
When Blue Origin's New Shepard made its seventh test flight on December 12, it not only carried the latest version of the company's Crew Capsule 2.0, but also its first dozen commercial payloads under full US FAA license.
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The Aeroscraft allows for the first time the development of a point to point transportation system that is unencumbered by the limitations of legacy hub and spoke logistics.
Fashion on the final frontier: The story of the spacesuit
Ever since NASA retired the silver lamé Mercury spacesuits of the early 1960s astronauts have fallen a little behind in the fashion department, but now a new generation of spacesuits is being developed for both the public and private sectors.
Facility to test SABRE air-breathing engine under construction
With the goal of providing single-stage-to-orbit capabilities that will enable spacecraft to take off and land like aircraft, and potentially ushering in an age of hypersonic air travel, Reaction Engines' Synergistic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine (SABR
Making Sense Out of Tesla's Semi Truck Economics
During Tesla's semi truck unveiling they presented some pretty impressive economic numbers. I must admit that I was a bit overwhelmed and could not get the numbers to add up. Once understood the number DO make sense. Here's why.
Terrafugia flying car company bought by Chinese automaker
Of the various companies that are developing flying cars, US-based Terrafugia is perhaps the one that we hear about the most … and it may soon become even more well-heard-of. That's because it's just been purchased in its entirety by China's Zhejia
Asgardia, the world's first 'space nation', takes flight
The world's first "space nation" has taken flight.
On November 12, Asgardia cemented its presence in outer space by launching the Asgardia-1 satellite.
The "nanosat" -- it is roughly the size of a loaf of bread -- undertook a two-day journey from N
In photos: Concepts, customs and flying bikes from EICMA 2017
Aside from the 2018 production models that debuted at EICMA 2017, the Italian motorcycle show traditionally garnishes its centerpieces with a variety of exhibits ranging from prophetic concepts like KTM's 790 Adventure and Moto Guzzi's V85, to flambo