SpaceX, a frontrunner in the aerospace industry, is gearing up for a landmark event this Saturday, November 18th, 2023, with the scheduled launch of the Super Heavy rocket and Starship spacecraft, known as the Starship. This launch marks a pivotal moment in the advancement of space technology and commercial space … [continued]
NASA is lending its financial muscle to help an Arizona startup send its self repairing solar panels into space and meet the demand for larger, more powerful arrays.
Space solar once seemed like a faraway dream, but the economic case is taking shape and the basic technology is at hand.
In an exciting development for the maritime industry, netTALK Maritime, a prominent provider of communication solutions, has joined forces with SpaceX’s Starlink to elevate connectivity standards for cruise ships. This innovative partnership is poised to tackle data-heavy challenges and deliver seamless, high-speed internet access at sea, promising a vastly improved … [continued]
In a previous article, I covered the story of Joe Kliewer, a man on a mission to set an automotive record. While most people aim for speed in a Cannonball attempt, Joe is instead aiming to be the first to go from New York City to the Los Angeles Metro … [continued]
It’s viable to produce low-cost, lightweight solar panels that can generate energy in space, according to new research from the Universities of Surrey and Swansea. The first study of its kind followed a satellite over six years, observing how the panels generated power and weathered solar radiation over 30,000 orbits. … [continued]
In our International Energy Outlook 2023 (IEO2023), we project that global energy-related CO2 emissions will increase by 2050 in a number of IEO2023 cases as global population growth and higher living standards push growth in energy consumption beyond advances in energy efficiency. In all IEO2023 cases, we expect global primary energy consumption … [continued]
I recently sat down with the kids and watched 2001: A Space Odyssey. Most people these days have trouble with the long, long scenes and intentionally viewer-interpretable ending of the film, so I had to find one of the shortened versions of the film on YouTube and try to explain … [continued]
The sad truth is that EV charging infrastructure is under strain almost everywhere. The places that have the most stations often also have the most EV drivers, so finding a charge can be difficult, even though there are stations everywhere. If that’s the challenge you’re facing, it might seem weird … [continued]
One of the newest e-bikes out of the Aventon stable is the Pace 500.3, a cruiser-style city bike that is chock-full of features for both casual and serious riders, whether it’s used for commuting or grabbing groceries or just tooling around town. It’s no secret that Aventon’s e-bikes are among … [continued]
