2. The number of electrons in the 4f layer ranges from 0 to 14 from lanthanum to lutetium. 3. The 4f orbital is shielded by outer layers, leading to energy transition differences and structural ...

Russia has developed a groundbreaking technology for automated spacecraft launches and robotic maintenance from orbital stations, a world first. This innovation will be tested on the upcoming ...

Tracking exoplanets via orbital mechanics isn't easy. Plenty of variables could affect how a planet moves around its star, and determining which ones affect any given exoplanet requires a lot of ...

The orbital demonstration could be a game-changer for extending the lifespan of satellites in space. Two Chinese satellites are about to rendezvous in geostationary orbit, docking with one another ...

A rendering of an orbital data center and TILE platform from Sophia Space, designed to allow customers to analyze data where it is collected in space. (Sophia Space Image) Sophia Space ...

Russia has patented a technology aimed at launching automatic spacecraft from an orbital station, with the intention of creating the world's first drone platform equipped with robots for its ...

The first is cost. The Space Shuttle orbiter was to be America’s low-cost orbital research transporter, but that never panned out. NASA’s own per-mission costs pegged each flight at somewhere ...

The orbital supercomputer network will, when complete, allow for rapid in-orbit data processing rather than relying on terrestrial computing facilities to relay information to Earth and then back ...