Technology & Innovation
NASA Armstrong Marks Eight Decades of Flight Innovation
The center commemorates 80 years since NACA engineers first pursued supersonic flight at Muroc, leading to the historic X‑1 breakthrough.
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New technologies, materials and innovations in spaceflight.
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NASA tests dual‑mode propulsion on CubeSat ahead of launch
Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center have finished environmental and physical tests on a small satellite equipped with a novel propulsion system.
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2026‑2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge Focuses on New Energy Systems for Flight
The 2026/2027 DWU challenge invites middle school students to design innovative energy systems for aircraft.
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Tesla App Now Displays Supercharger Site Maps in the Mobile App
The latest Tesla app update lets drivers view Supercharger layouts and real‑time stall availability from their smartphones before they arrive.
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Catalyst Campus and BMC3I TAP Lab Select Focus Area Cohort Teams for Cohort 26.A
Catalyst Campus, together with the BMC3I TAP Lab, has announced the teams chosen for the current cohort of its innovation program.
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Icarus Robotics Tests Joy Platform in Canada Ahead of 2027 ISS Mission
Icarus Robotics has completed initial free‑flight tests of its Joy robot in Canada, preparing the system for a planned demonstration on the International Space Station in 2027.
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US Space Force Confirms Orbital Weapon Operations
The US Space Force has confirmed that it operates weapon systems in Earth orbit to protect joint forces from space‑based attacks.
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Tesla Roadster Unveiling Hype Driven by Elon Musk
Elon Musk is amplifying anticipation for the upcoming Tesla Roadster reveal.
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Laser altimeter BELA ready to explore Mercury's surface
The ESA‑JAXA BepiColombo mission, after nearly eight years of flight, is entering the final stage of its approach to Mercury. The BELA laser altimeter is prepared to measure the planet’s surface topography.
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New Plasma Engine Runs on Thin Air Alone
A newly developed plasma thruster could power satellites using only the extremely thin atmosphere found in very low Earth orbit.
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What’s Next for On‑Orbit Servicing?
On September 21 experts will discuss the technology, policy and business models needed to create a functional in‑orbit logistics ecosystem.
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First Live‑Fly Orbital Dogfight Exercise: Apollo Maneuvers
United States Space Command conducted its inaugural Apollo Maneuvers exercise, marking the first-ever live‑fly training where spacecraft maneuvered in orbit through a simulated contested environment.