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Airbus E-Fan electric aircraft crosses English Channel

The Airbus E Fan electric aircraft sucessfully crossed the English Channel. Image courtesy of Airbus.

Posted on 13 Jul 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

An all-electric aircraft designed by Airbus has flown across the English Channel as part of a showcase of the company’s new technology.

Lockheed Martin completes 100th THAAD Interceptor

The US Army has activated four THAAD batteries - image courtesy of Lockheed Martin.

Posted on 13 Jul 2015 by Tim Brown

Lockheed Martin delivered the 100th interceptor for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in a recent ceremony at the company’s Troy, Alabama, facility.

From satellite swarms to interstellar submarines, the latest projects for Nasa

Montage of several newly awarded NIAC Phase II concepts from fellows Bruce Wiegmann, Adrian Stoica, Steven Oleson, and Justin Atchison - image courtesy of L to R, B. WiegmannMSFC, A. StoicaJPL, S. Oleson, J. Atchison

Posted on 13 Jul 2015 by Tim Brown

Nasa has selected seven technology proposals for continued study under Phase II of the agency's Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program.

UK sets vision for human spaceflight and space research

Posted on 7 Jul 2015 by Jonny Williamson

The UK Space Agency has published its National Strategy for Space Environments and Human Spaceflight, ahead of British ESA astronaut Tim Peake’s maiden voyage – expected in December 2015.

Enter the Blade: 3D printed ‘green’ supercar does 0-60MPH in 2.2 secs

The Blade weighs just 1,400lbs (635kg) and is powered by a 700hp 2.4 litre bi-fuel engine - image courtesy of Divergent Microfactories.

Posted on 7 Jul 2015 by Cobey Bartels

San Francisco-based Divergent Microfactories has produced the world’s first 3D printed supercar and it sports a whopping 700bhp.

Toyota, Nissan, and Honda: more on joint hydrogen infrastructure

Hydrogen Station in Ebina city, Kanagawa Prefecture i image courtesy of Toyota.

Posted on 7 Jul 2015 by Tim Brown

Toyota, Nissan, and Honda have agreed on key details regarding a new joint support project for the development of hydrogen station infrastructure in Japan.

FAA approves Houston Airport to become the USA’s 10th spaceport

The proposed Houston spaceport could be used to launch micro satellites, train astronauts, conduct zero-gravity experiments and manufacture spacecraft - image courtesy of HAS

Posted on 6 Jul 2015 by Tim Brown

The Houston Airport System (HAS) has been granted a Launch Site License from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that enables Ellington Airport (EFD) to establish itself as a launch site for Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLV).