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aerospace engineering
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Could aliens ever visit Earth? An aerospace scientist unpacks the challenges of interstellar spaceflight
Kai James, Georgia Institute of Technology On May 22, 2026, the Pentagon released a second batch of previously…
June 22, 2026
Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question
Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New…
June 11, 2026
New ‘smart’ plastic heals itself, remembers its shape
Researchers have unveiled a self-healing, shape-shifting smart plastic composite that is stronger than steel, offering a glimpse into the future of durable and sustainable materials for the aerospace and automotive industries.
September 5, 2025
What could have caused the Air India crash? An expert examines the proposed failure scenarios
Ali Elham, University of Southampton The recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad has…
June 26, 2025
Mission possible − parastronaut programs can make space travel more inclusive and attainable for all
The European Space Agency’s astronaut cohort includes a parastronaut, as part of a feasability project. AP Photo/Francois Mori…
March 21, 2025
NASA’s crew capsule had heat shield issues during Artemis I − an aerospace expert on these critical spacecraft components
Marcos Fernandez Tous, University of North Dakota Off the coast of Baja California in December 2022, sun sparkled…
January 6, 2025
