Category: Blog
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Nuclear Thermal Rocket Development in Progress at the Pentagon
There is a possibility of a new space race involving the deployment of a nuclear satellite in cislunar space, according to reports from The Daily Beast. The United States military and NASA, as well as China, are all currently working on projects related to this goal, as reported by Popular Mechanics. It is likely that…
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In 4 Years, the Pentagon Aims to Deploy a Nuclear Thermal Rocket
Imagine this scenario: World War III is imminent. In the vast emptiness of space, robotic enemy spacecrafts are gradually altering their paths and getting ready to launch an unexpected assault on the United States’ fleet of satellites. These unmanned vessels, equipped with powerful robotic arms capable of disabling a satellite, are silently approaching American spacecrafts,…
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The Potential of Miniature Nuclear Reactors for Mars Exploration
Rocket taking off from the desert According to some members of the aerospace sector, employing nuclear power for space travel is crucial for achieving a successful mission to Mars. The use of nuclear thermal propulsion is already incorporated in military strategies, such as for an orbital weapon, according to recent reports. Specialists propose that being…
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A Nuclear Thermal Rocket with Potential to Reach Mars in Only 45 Days
NASA has enlisted the services of Lockheed Martin to develop a nuclear-powered spacecraft for interplanetary journeys. This advanced technology has the potential to reduce the duration of a manned expedition to Mars from a minimum of seven months to a mere 45 days. The rocket’s nuclear propulsion system will be powered by a fission reactor.…
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The Solar Sail of NASA: Harnessing Sunlight for Propulsion is Within Reach
In the past ten years, Solar sails, which are made of ultra-thin polymer and utilize the Sun’s photons for propulsion, have been launched into orbit. However, NASA is currently preparing to launch their own version. Recently, on January 30, the solar sail passed its final test and effectively unfurled one quadrant of its 100-foot-long boom.…
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The Unconventional Propulsion System of a Bladeless Air Taxi
The Jetoptera Bladeless VTOL, seen in the image above, is a revolutionary aircraft design that utilizes a unique technology to achieve vertical takeoff and landing. This innovative aircraft has a distinct appearance, which can be seen in the picture where it has been resized to 640 pixels and cropped to a ratio of 0.565:1. The…
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A Proposed Solution by an Engineer to Overcome the Force of Earth’s Gravity
The concept of high-energy particles flowing through a tokamak, a doughnut-shaped device, includes elements such as antigravity, magnetic fields, nuclear fusion, gravitational waves, and spacetime. This image, taken by dani3315 from Getty Images, showcases this phenomenon. The concept of finding a machine that can generate thrust without using propellant has the potential to revolutionize human…
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Solar Thermal Propulsion: The Real Deal Behind a Revolutionary Rocket Engine
The proposed engine would utilize hydrogen that has been heated and pressurized to achieve efficiencies that are three times higher than those of traditional rocket engines. Additionally, the researchers have suggested utilizing the power of the sun to propel an experimental spacecraft into interstellar space, as detailed in this article from Popular Mechanics. The Applied…
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The Revolutionary Cryogenic Hydrogen Powertrain for Propulsion Advancement
The new powertrain developed by Airbus, which utilizes liquid hydrogen to supercool engine parts to a superconducting state, has the potential to improve the performance of electric propulsion systems in low-emission aircraft. While the system is currently being demonstrated on the ground, it holds promise for future use in aircraft. The new system, known as…
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An Impressive Novel Thruster Capable of Reaching Escape Velocity and Enabling Interplanetary Travel
A space vessel is traveling through the vastness of space using ion propulsion, leaving a trail of blazing light in its wake. This illustration by Corey Ford from Stocktrek Images depicts the futuristic spacecraft in all its glory. Currently, ion thrusters are the prevailing main mechanism used to propel satellites during orbital maneuvers. However, in…