Tag Archives: Space

Solar power stations in space could make renewable energy generation more efficient

Posted on November 16, 2011 by gavril

The sun’s rays are known to be more powerful up in space beyond the earth’s atmosphere and is an ideal place to generate energy from this abundant renewable source. And rightly so, researchers and scientists today are working on orbiting … Continue reading3 →

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World’s first fully-reusable space launch system planned

Posted on October 3, 2011 by gavril

Rockets and space-bound vehicles today as we know them tend to blow up gallons of fuel on take-off and land or rather fall smoothly back down to earth with the help of parachutes. SpaceX, a private rocket-building company however, has … Continue reading3 →

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Astronaut poop could be the newest way to power up satellites in space

Posted on November 22, 2010 by gavril

The outer space is full of resources that can be used to efficiently generate energy, including solar energy and astronaut poop! Well, no one really has considered using poop to create energy in outer space. The guys at the United … Continue reading3 →

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Space tourism could lead to climate changes in future, all thanks to that grimy soot

Posted on October 25, 2010 by gavril

Now every rose has a thorn and every diamond a few sharp edges. The world has been waiting eagerly for the dawn of space tourism, with everyone saving a bit for a trip to the outer space in the near … Continue reading3 →

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Japan’s space craft powered by solar sails

Posted on April 28, 2010 by gavril

Japan is all set to send out a craft in space, powered by solar power. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency will launch the space yacht, using solar sails on 18th May. Accelerated by the sun’s radiation, the Interplanetary Kite-craft will … Continue reading3 →

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The Cryosat-2 satellite launched to track sea ice in the Arctic

Posted on April 21, 2010 by gavril

Robots aren’t going to be taking over the world anytime soon. For now, they’re busy saving our environment. To join the crew, the Cryosat-2 is now up in space, working tirelessly to help track the volume of sea ice in … Continue reading3 →

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Japans plans to power up Earth with orbital solar power

Posted on June 29, 2009 by deepa

Solar power from space is not out of reach anymore! Japan’s government is serious about grabbing solar energy from space and directing it down to our planet pretty soon. The government intends to start work on related project before this … Continue reading3 →

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Space Mirror will deflect solar rays to reverse global warming

Posted on May 11, 2009 by deepa

Power from space isn’t a new concept. Earlier we have mentioned about the Space Solar that can re-direct the solar power to earth without hindrance. But today it’s the Space Mirror, intended to ward off the sun rays, we are … Continue reading3 →

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Eco-friendly space engines by Starchaser Industries

Posted on March 17, 2009 by shilpa

Starchaser Industries developed an environmentally friendly rocket engine. They are conducting a full test firing using grant funding of £130,730 from the North West regional Development Agency (NWDA). This is for the sakes of developing a unique eco-friendly rocket engine … Continue reading3 →

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Mirror shot into outer space could reduce global warming

Posted on March 3, 2009 by shilpa

Never doubt the strength of a scientific experiment. Especially ones that work. a certain Dr Roger Angel from the university of Arizona has come up with a plan to reduce global warming. But as is always with experiments, it comes … Continue reading3 →