Ticking Time Bomb: Space Junk Is Eating Away at Earth’s Ozone Layer
When internet-providing satellites — now being launched by the thousands — reach the end of their service life, the remnants from their incineration in Earth’s…
Aerospace Engineering News
Aerospace engineering is the branch of engineering that focuses on the design, development, testing, and production of aircraft and spacecraft. It encompasses two main areas: aeronautical engineering, which deals with aircraft operating within Earth’s atmosphere, and astronautical engineering, which addresses spacecraft operating outside Earth’s atmosphere. Aerospace engineers apply principles of physics, mathematics, and materials science to create and improve technologies for aviation, defense, and space exploration. Key aspects of the field include aerodynamics, propulsion systems, structural analysis, and avionics. Aerospace engineering is critical for advancing transportation, national security, and scientific research, driving innovation in both aviation and space industries.
“Counterintuitive” Findings: MIT Scientists Uncover Surprising Metal Behavior Under Extreme Conditions
MIT scientists found that metals like copper can become stronger when heated and impacted at high velocities, challenging traditional views and potentially enhancing materials for…
How Scientists Engineered the Unthinkable With New Hybrid Materials
New materials engineered to be both stiff and heat-insulating could revolutionize thermal insulation applications in electronics. Scientists have successfully engineered materials that are both rigid…
Mystery of Embedded Engine Noise Unraveled – New Research Paves the Way for Silent Skies
Researchers at the University of Bristol have unraveled the mystery behind the noise produced by futuristic aircraft with embedded engines designed to conserve energy. The…
Replicating the Moon – Scientists Develop Innovative Lunar Surface Simulation Chamber
Developing a lunar base faster by creating an electrostatically charged environment. Research on establishing the Moon as a forward base for deep space exploration is…
Innovation in Metalworking: Welding Metal Foam Without Melting Its Bubbles
North Carolina State University researchers have discovered a new welding method for composite metal foam (CMF), preserving its light, strong, and thermally insulating properties, vital…
Space Solar Farms Edge Closer to Reality: Pioneering Study Shows Viability
New research from the Universities of Surrey and Swansea suggests that it’s viable to create affordable, lightweight solar panels capable of generating power in space….
SONATE-2’s Space Odyssey: Testing AI’s Limits in Space
SONATE-2, a nanosatellite developed by JMU Würzburg, is slated for a March 2024 launch to test AI technologies in space. After more than two years…
Quiet and Efficient – New Propeller Advance Paves Way for Electric Planes
The electrification of aviation is viewed as a crucial component in the creation of a fossil fuel-free future. However, electric aviation is faced with a…
Russians Building a Satellite-Blinding Laser – An Expert Explains the Ominous Technology
According to a recent report in The Space Review, Russia is building a new ground-based laser facility for interfering with satellites orbiting overhead. The basic…
How Hypersonic Missiles Work and the Significant Threats They Pose
On March 18, 2022, Russia launched a hypersonic missile against a Ukrainian arms depot in the western part of the country. That may sound frightening,…
New Engine Design Could Muffle Roar of Fighter Jets – U.S. Navy To Test on F-18 Super Hornets
Lab tests show promise for reducing jet noise in commercial and military aviation. Aerospace engineers at the University of Cincinnati and the Naval Research Laboratory…