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A tritium ‘nuclear battery’ just reached orbit for the first time

City Labs has launched the world’s first commercial nuclear-powered satellite, BOHR, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite uses a tritium-based nuclear battery to provide consistent power in space, marking a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight.

Jul 812

science

NASA’s new rover prototype drove 16 miles in a week, 10 times faster than anything it has on Mars

NASA's ERNEST rover prototype achieves 10x faster mobility than current Mars rovers through advanced AI systems combining machine learning, sensor fusion, and predictive control.

Jun 1939

tech

NASA picked Eric Schmidt’s Relativity Space to fly to Mars. It has never reached orbit.

NASA has selected Relativity Space, founded by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, to launch a Mars science mission named Aeolus. The company’s Terran R rocket has yet to reach orbit.

Jun 1840

tech

Astroport and Vermeer want to bring heavy construction equipment to the Moon

Astroport Space Technologies and Vermeer Corporation have partnered to develop autonomous construction equipment for lunar use, aiming to build a permanent human presence on the Moon.

Apr 1577