Phobos and Deimos, unlike our own Moon, are small. Phobos measures 22.2km in diameter, while Deimos is even smaller at 13km. Deimos is slowly moving away, while Phobos will reach the surface of Mars in about 20 million years. It is impossible to make the moon’s spheres because the gravity of the two small satellites is too weak. The pair […]
We now know that among the 57 Canadians who died were students, professors and doctors. The victims included children, newlyweds, and families. Canadian media and leaders have described many of them as ” extraordinary“. They were members of Canada’s vibrant Iranian community and are remembered as such at tributes and memorials across the country. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, told […]
The speed of flying faster than that of sound can still be considered a futuristic concept for ordinary people; over 15 years have passed since commercial supersonic flight was completed. The planes involved in these flights, the 14 jets that collectively are known by the name of “the” Concorde, were in operation from 1976 until 2003. It flew three times more quickly than […]
Qantas has announced that beginning at the end of 2025, it will start flying passengers with non-stop flights from the east coast of Australia to London, which will put passengers flying for over 19 hours in a single stretch. This is in contrast to current flights, which last approximately 24 hours, but they are split into shorter sections. It is also possible to […]
Suborbital flights, in contrast to SpaceX’s latest orbital mission, are short spaceflight that does not complete an entire orbit around the Earth. This means that you take your spacecraft at the outer edge of space and then return to the Earth. Virgin Galactic has been inching closer to commercial suborbital launch operators’ status after the success of piloted tests by crews […]
How airlines set prices for tickets can be the source of numerous legends as well as urban myths. This includes tips on the best time on which to purchase tickets, last-minute discounts that airlines offer, and conspiracy theories claiming that airlines use cookies to raise the cost of their passengers. Each of these claims can be proven to be true. Research has […]
These innovations are so amazing that we have to study them in order to implement their designs in everyday life. Consider, for instance, the precise and swift movement of a Hummingbird. It has allowed us to develop flying machines that are capable of complex maneuvers. Or, an owl’s sly flight which has inspired the design of quite effective wind turbines. […]
Use your eyes to see and not with your hands. It was a rule of thumb in your youth, and your desire to discover and experience the new was scrutinized by a cautious adult. Humans today manage our Earth in a very delicate way. Our willingness to learn about the world is being hampered by the realization that traveling internationally […]
They may also provide more options to launch payloads in space than conventional rockets. Their speed and maneuverability mean they are able to serve a variety of military-related tactical possibilities as well. Russia and China both claim to have launched hypersonic missiles; however, passenger aircraft that are hypersonic remains an unrealized dream, not a reality. Read more: Hypersonic missiles are fuelling fears […]
Two months later, Qantas confirmed its purchase of 12 brand new Airbus aircraft capable of ultra-long distance flights, which makes possible nonstop flights between Sydney or Melbourne towards London and New York. What’s the problem? Long-distance flights have to transport significantly more fuel, and consequently, there are fewer passengers on board, making them considerably less efficient. Should the industry of aviation go […]