As NASA and SpaceX pivot toward speeding astronauts to Mars, U.S. scientists are testing technologies that could transform the Red Planet into an astonishing new Eden.

NASA has issued a warning about a strong solar storm heading toward Earth, which could hit the U.S. and disrupt power grids, satellites, GPS systems, and radio communications across the country. [nasa ...

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NASA In-Flight and Ground Tests NASA researchers demonstrated a rigid version of the aerogel antenna in 2024. The antenna was integrated on a Britten-Norman Defender aircraft and flight tested at ...

Researchers use a flat aerogel array antenna to communicate with a geostationary satellite above the Earth during tests at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. Credit: NASA/Jordan Cochran NASA ...

Researchers at the NASA Glenn Research Center use a flat aerogel array antenna to beam signals to a satellite in geostationary Earth orbit. [Courtesy: NASA/Jordan Cochran] Engineers at NASA are ...

with applications ranging from NASA spacecraft to high-performance buildings. Aerogel insulation incorporates silica-based nanoporous materials into flexible blankets, boards, or particles that can be ...

The fibers were 50% aerogel by volume. Even though aerogel is made from silica derived from quartz sand, the treated fibers are still soft. Aerogel is 98% air and has been historically used by NASA as ...

Solarcore’s technology uses NASA’s aerogel technology, the lowest density thermal insulator on the planet and among the most insulative lightweight tech invented, according to Markesbery.

“These special properties have made aerogel an essential material for NASA space missions for many years,” said Schuster. “This gives it a considerable advantage over traditional materials, which ...