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Space technology is being used for more than exploration of our solar system. Once only limited to communications, satellite technology can now be used for data analysis. Today, it’s being used to fig...

The aerospace industry relies on innovation to grow and overcome challenges.

The Mako shark is one of the fastest animals on the planet. Thanks to evolutionary adaptations acquired over millions of years, it can move between 60 and 80mph through water.

In July, Boeing reported its worst ever quarterly-loss, at $3.4 billion. This is due to their 737 Max, a plane that has been plagued by poor design which resulted in tragic and avoidable deaths.

The UK has announced today that it will be increasing its presence in space, moving to deter growing threats from China and Russia.

There is a good chance we will be on track to colonise Mars by 2050. While we’re currently yet to set foot on the Red Planet, there are many national and private entities looking to send people to sta...

The invention of the plane was one of the most significant achievements of the last century. It has allowed us to explore the world, experience new cultures, and expand our horizons beyond what once w...

One of the most famous planes in the military, the Lockheed Blackbird has been the pinnacle of speed, stealth, and innovation for decades.

We are rapidly running out of resources on Earth. Traditional fossil fuels are becoming depleted, and will eventually run dry. Rare metals that are vital to the creation of new technology are likewise...

The field of aviation owes much to Lawrence Hargrave, a pioneering engineer who invented the rotary engine, the cambered aerofoil, and the box-kite, which inspired the Wright Brothers. Without his wor...

President Trump announced the creation of a US Space Force months ago, to immediate ridicule. Despite this, the Trump administration expects the space force will be up and running by 2020.

Those working in the aviation industry have known for some time that there is a skills shortage that will soon threaten the viability of the sector’s continuing profitability. The International Civil ...