An orbital capsule to resupply troops in less than an hour
Arc wants to drop military equipment from orbit in less than an hour. Promise, real uses, physical limitations, and cost. Summary Arc, developed by Inversion […]
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Orbital Refueling in GEO: A Chinese Milestone Under U.S. Surveillance
Unprecedented Test: Shijian-25 refuels Shijian-21 in geostationary orbit, monitored by U.S. GSSAP satellites USA 270/271. China has conducted its first orbital refueling test in geostationary […]
The Growing Problem of Space Debris in Low Earth Orbit
Space debris in low Earth orbit poses an increasing challenge. Space-faring nations are seeking technical solutions to manage and mitigate these risks. The growing amount […]
X-37B: Using Aerobraking Maneuvers to Change Orbit
The X-37B, a secretive spaceplane, utilizes aerobraking to modify its orbit, revealing unique capabilities. The US Space Force’s X-37B spaceplane is performing aerobraking maneuvers, a […]
China launches an unknown object into orbit
Analysis of China’s reusable spaceplane and its implications for space technology and geopolitics, with a comparison to the capabilities of the American X-37B. In brief […]