The new X-51A by Boeing could be full yoperational by 2023 and cross the United States in 30 minutes. Here is a bit more on the invention: Several tests of hypersonic projectiles have already been carried out. Air Force Chief Scientist Mica Endsley told Military.com that the Air Force and DARPA, the Pentagon’s research entity,…
Is This Really The Future of Space Travel?
one person thinks YES… The infamous founder of SpaceX has some words regarding space travel. He is an ambitious inventor similar to Elon Musk. In his discussion he gets into the collective effort we will need to use in making advancements beyond standard rocket technology. There have recently been some exciting new developments such as…
X-37B Satellite Travels on Sun Beams..Latest Update
Wow! This satellite that just launched is using a futuristic propulsion system as another method that uses sun beams. Here is more from what they expect at the planetary society: If successful, solar sails could lead to more missions beyond the solar system, and put more endurance behind orbital projects closer to home. LightSail’s computer brain will…
Where is This Mysterious Signal Coming From?
From the SETI program to crop circles there have been plenty of mysterious regarding things we may have or have not “detected”. Here is another to add to the mystery: Exactly what may be causing the signal is hotly debated by scientists. Possibilities range from evaporating black holes to alien communication and merging neutron stars…
10 Unsolved Mysteries of Space
Space is full of mysteries and although we have only physically traveled to the moon, the hubble space telescope and advanced mathematical theories help us study other parts of the universe. So we have a great video for you of 10 unsolved space mysteries. Have you ever wondered what really happens when light tries to…
A Drone Recharging System for Airships
The drone frenzy is out of control and will likely be a huge part of commerce, rescue missions, surveillance and other applications. Apparently Boeing has taken notice and here is some info on a patent they just filed: Boeing has patented a system for recharging drones in the air, overcoming a long-recognised roadblock in drone…
NASA and It’s Upcoming Flying Saucer Launch
You may have heard that NASA is launching a flying saucer in the near future…seriously. Although weather in the near term may affect when they go forward with their mission. Here is an update on things: The saucer-shaped Low Density Supersonic Decelerator, or LDSD, is designed to demonstrate technologies that are likely to come into…
NASA Warp Drive one Step Closer in Theory
From science fiction movies to some of the brightest astronomers light speed and even warp drive have been pondered in depth. How could we achieve these types of travel and visit other galaxies and stars? Well here is some recent info on what NASA has been working on: Faster-than-light travel may be a possibility after…
Do Parallel Timelines Exist in the Universe?
Multiple timelines simultaneously in the universe sounds like an out there concept. We covered the topic of a parellel universe the the parallel timeline theory flows a bit differently. Here is a bit more on the topic: Renowned physicist and author Brian Greene, takes us to the frontiers of physics to see how scientists are…
Where are the Aliens?
This is one of the best scientific debates in regards to aliens. The Fermi Paradox. It is described as such: The universe is unbelievably big – trillions of stars and even more planets. Soo… there just has to be life out there, right? But where is it? Why don’t we see any aliens? Where are…
NASA’s EM Drive Still Seems To Work – Update
You may or may not have read about NASA’s EM Drive. Apparently it may be the future of space travel and their latest developments are exciting: The latest news regarding the EM Drive, which produces a thrust seemingly from nowhere, comes from Paul March, one of the principal investigators on the EM Drive, and was published…
Does a Parallel Universe Exist?
Does a parallel universe exist? Or possibly multiple parallel realities and space times? Some people think so and this video goes into depth about the theory. Here is some background on the discussion: In 1954, a young Princeton University doctoral candidate named Hugh Everett III came up with a radical idea: That there exist parallel…
Supermassive Black Hole is a Monster
Black holes are theorized as extremely dense and in the center of galaxies, where light cannot even escape. What about a supermassive black hole? This video goes into depth about this mysterious universal phenomenon. A collapsed neutron star can weigh 100 million tons per one teaspoon which is hard to imagine. So what makes these…
They Pointed a Laser at Saturn..See What Happened
See what happens when astronomers point a laser into space. Apparently the team thinks they can detect images with much more clarity than using previous mirror and telescope techniques. Here is some info on their experiment: The 4 Laser Guide Star Facility (4LGSF) team have achieved first light with the first of four laser guide…
10 Theories on Alien Life That are Really out There
10 cool theories about alien life are showed in this video. There have been some NASA videos and other theories from Bill Nye posted and this one collects 10 of the most interesting from around the web. Here is an intro about the video: One of the biggest mysteries of the human race is whether…
Does This Substance Indicate Alien Life Existed on Mars?
The quest to prove life existed on Mars is a fierce debate in the scientific arena. Researchers think a certain compound may indicate that there were indeed some form of life there. NASA’s Mars Curiosity mission is exploring such a spot right now at its landing site around Gale Crater, where the rover has found…
Is This What Happens When Black Holes Collide?
Ever wonder what happens when two black holes collide? This video shows some older theories and some newer knowledge and visuals on what it might look like. It’s pretty awesome and here is an intro: Professor Kip Thorne discusses some of the newest theoretical findings into what happens when 2 black holes collide and merge…
NASA Says it Will Find Alien Life in 20 Years
NASA in this video says that we will discover alien life within 20 years! That is pretty astounding and there are some who may feel we have already seen them with abductions or flying saucers. From wikipedia here is some info on the direct search for aliens: Scientists are directly searching for biosignatures within the…
Black Holes Don’t Exist..Wait What?
Most physisicts and astronomers have taken it as a given that black holes exist. This study claims that they don’t which is a bit shocking. Here is more about their studies: Black holes are some of the most extreme environments in space ever conceived by science and are also one of the most gripping visual…
NASA Tests RS-25 Launch System
Will the RS-25 launch system get us to Mars? Here is more about this NASA test: The new year is off to a hot start for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS). The engine that will drive America’s next great rocket to deep space blazed through its first successful test Jan. 9 at the agency’s Stennis…
