Giant Lasers Could Solve Our Space Trash Problem

Giant Lasers Could Solve Our Space Trash Problem

Screenshot: Vox Humans are, let’s say, not good at picking up after ourselves. We leave trash behind essentially everywhere we go, including space. Back in 1978 NASA scientist Donald J. Kessler proposed a scenario in which low Earth orbit space pollution becomes so prevalent that collisions between objects could create a cascading spiral of more … Read more

NASA Goes Mirrorless: The Nikon Z9 is on the International Space Station

NASA Goes Mirrorless: The Nikon Z9 is on the International Space Station

NASA/Roscosmos The International Space Station (ISS) has been equipped with a large batch of Nikon Z9 cameras as the astronauts there prepare to finally retire the Nikon DSLRs that have served as the primary systems in orbit for years. Nikon says that 13 Nikon Z9 cameras, 15 FTZ II adapters, and more than 15 Nikkor … Read more

China LandSpace’s methane-powered rocket sends satellites into orbit

China LandSpace’s methane-powered rocket sends satellites into orbit

BEIJING: A rocket developed by LandSpace Technology on Saturday launched three satellites into orbit, a milestone in the Chinese private rocket startup‘s mission to test whether its vehicle using methane and liquid oxygen is ready for commercial liftoffs. The success could boost investor confidence in methane as a potential rocket fuel, which is deemed able … Read more