On 20 April 2025, NASA's Lucy spacecraft will fly past asteroid (52246) Donaldjohanson, which measures nearly four kilometres in diameter, at a distance of 960 kilometres.
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As part of the EU's PACIFIC project, DLR is testing promising sustainable aviation fuels for their potential to reduce the sector's climate impact.
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Powered by SCANTECH’s cutting-edge wireless technology and adaptive photogrammetry, the KSCAN-X redefines large-scale 3D measurements.
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DLR's concept allows collaborative robots to yield without being forced back to their original position like a mechanical spring.
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The Importance of Traceability in Semiconductor Reliability and Supply Chain Resilience
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Flight ticket prices could rise by 50 percent if aviation is made climate-neutral. This is an estimate from a new study by researchers at ETH Zurich. It is based in particular on the use of synthetic fuels.
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The evolution of new launch systems has made space exploration more accessible than ever. Designers need low-profile connectors that will survive the harsh environments found in orbit. Find out how Harwin is developing connector solutions for the next generation of nanosatellites.
A new study overcomes a key challenge to switching commercial aircraft in the U.S. from their near-total reliance on fossil fuels to more sustainable aviation fuels.
