Underwater Robot Achieves Efficient Buoyancy Control with Fuel Cell Technology
In underwater robotics, efficient buoyancy control is crucial for successfully operating autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). A team of engineering students from Rice University has developed an innovative solution to this challenge by harnessing the power of fuel cell technology. Their project eventually led to the team creating a...
NASA Selects Lunar Terrain Vehicle Providers for Artemis Moon Missions: Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab to Develop Autonomous Rovers
NASA's ambitious Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon. As part of that mission, the US space agency has selected three companies to advance the development of the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), a crucial component for expanding scientific exploration on the lunar surface. Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost,...
India’s Reusable Launch Vehicle ‘Pushpak’ Completes Crucial Landing Test, Paving the Way for Affordable Space Exploration
This week, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully demonstrated the autonomous landing capability of its reusable launch vehicle, Pushpak. This marks a crucial step towards developing cost-effective and sustainable access to space, aligning with ISRO's vision of making space exploration more affordable. The Pushpak Mission The RLV...