NASA Advances Concept for Solar-Powered Fixed-Wing Aircraft to Explore Mars
Mars has been a prime target for exploration missions over the past few decades to study the planet's atmosphere, surface, and potential for supporting life. A primary goal is to perform more widespread and comprehensive surveys of the Mars terrain, which poses challenges due to the planet's size...
Virgin rocket carries satellites to orbit
Virgin Orbit - not be confused with Virgin Galactic, Virgin's space tourism venture - has succeeded in putting its first satellites in space. Ten payloads in total were launched from the same rocket by Sir Richard Branson's rocket company Virgin Orbit yesterday. The rocket was carried under...
What future do airlines have? Three experts discuss
Airlines face an unprecedented international crisis in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that the global industry will lose US$252 billion in 2020. Many airlines are cutting up to 90% of their flight capacity. On March 1, more than two million...