Tribute to Steve Jobs (1955-2011)
Steve Jobs, founder and former CEO of Apple Computers, died on October 5, 2011. We reproduce the prepared prepared text of the Commencement... Read more →
What is a Stall?
Stall formation. A stall is a condition in aerodynamics and aviation wherein the angle of attack increases beyond a certain point such that the... Read more →
Press Clips: Gravity Tractor To Deflect Killer Asteroids
Artist's conception of a gravity tractor (Credit: CREDIT: Dan Durda - FIAAA / B612 Foundation). An article on Space.com overview several... Read more →
NASA to Demonstrate Communications Via Laser Beam
Source Lori Keesey on NASA: It currently takes 90 minutes to transmit high-resolution images from Mars, but NASA would like to dramatically... Read more →
A Progress Report on Commercial Cargo and Crew
NASA is considering de-crewing the International Space Station in November (Source: NASA). NASA’s commercial cargo and crew programs have... Read more →
Russia Achieves Successful Soyuz Rocket Flight
A Russian Glonass-M satellite has reached orbit after a successful launch of a Soyuz 2-1B rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in... Read more →