science

Florida startup boldly sets sights on moon

Posted in Science on 31st Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller

Moon Express is setting its sights high: ambitiously shooting to become the first private company to launch a small, unmanned craft to the moon before the year's out.

Spacex is now one of the most valuable private companies

Posted in Science on 29th Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller

SpaceX has raised up to $350 million in new financing and is now valued at around $21 billion, making it one of the most valuable privately held companies in the world.

Elon Musk names yet another launch date for SpaceXs Falcon Heavy rocket

Posted in Science on 28th Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller

Its a new launch date for a vehicle that has had many tentative launch dates before, none of which have actually panned out just yet.

Telescope design promises to revolutionize amateur astronomy

Posted in Featured, Hardware on 24th Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller

A telescope that promises to deliver an unparalleled view of the cosmos to amateur astronomers, and provide the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge science.

UK wants continued EU Copernicus participation

Posted in Science on 23rd Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller

The UK has given the clearest statement yet of its desire to stay within the European Union's Copernicus Earth observation programme after Brexit.