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Flat, razor-thin telescope lens could change the game in deep space imaging — and production could start soon
Scientists have developed an impossibly thin telescope lens that addresses a key astronomical challenge in a new study funded by NASA and DARPA.
NASA captures stunning new image of shock waves from next-gen supersonic plane as it flies across the sun
New photograph captures breathtaking sight of history-making Boom Supersonic's XB-1 passenger plane as it hits supersonic speeds while flying across the sun
China creates powerful spy satellite capable of seeing facial details from low orbit
New laser-based imaging technology is reportedly capable of capturing millimeter resolution from over 60 miles away.
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 smashes the sound barrier — becoming the 1st civil aircraft to go supersonic in US history
By achieving a top speed of Mach 1.1, Boom Supersonic has broken records and is on course to revive supersonic passenger travel.
Boom Supersonic's next-generation XB-1 passenger plane 1 step away from breaking the sound barrier
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator craft could become the first commercial jet to break the sound barrier since Concorde after acing its 11th test and reaching 0.95 Mach at low altitudes.
Top-secret X-37B space plane has been in orbit for more than 1 year
In case you forgot it was still up there.
Passenger plane with entirely new 'blended wing' shape aims to hit the skies by 2030
A new type of passenger plane will adopt a design that blends wings into the aircraft's body, which its creators say will cut fuel consumption by 50% and reduce noise.
Lasers powered by sunlight could beam energy through space to support interplanetary missions
New research has found a way to power spacecraft with lasers generated using solar energy alone.
