Aerospace

Aeronautical and space technology

Feb 10, 2010
The U. S. Airforce is researching hypersonic flight with the X-51A Waverider, which with ramjet propulsion system will reach a speed more than 6 times the speed of sound or Mach 6.
Feb 6, 2010
"The next generation of robot astronauts is on its way, and they are even faster, stronger and more dexterous than before."
Jan 21, 2010
Could the Puffin, an electric-powered flying suit, change the way we use the sky in war and peace?
Dec 27, 2009
Can a spaceship travel faster than the speed of light, like the starship Enterprise of Star Trek fame? Such a warp drive seemed to be consistent with Einstein's General Relativity theory, but recent research taking the quantum theory into account seems to indicate that such a drive is likely impossible.
Dec 27, 2009
Jet airliners could save up to 15% of their fuel consumption and produce less CO2 by flying in a vee formation as geese do
Dec 25, 2009
Boeing's new fuel efficient 787 Dreamliner is made of composite materials is filled with technical innovations to make air travel more comfortable