πŸš€ Space

Space is the final frontier and is now being opened to everyone thanks to front runners such as NASA and now SpaceX and Elon Musk, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic.

Jakob Holgersson 1 min read

β›½ "Gas stations" to extend satellite lifespans

OrbitFab is a startup that extends the lifespan of satellites by creating gas stations in space.

Kent Olofsson 2 min read

πŸ›° Satellite swarms can teach us more about climate change

Many small coordinated satellites help us follow weather phenomena and better understand climate change.

Warp Editorial Staff 1 min read

πŸ›° Quiz: What do you know about space inventions?

What do you know about all the inventions that began to be used in space but then became enormously widespread on Earth? Do our Warp Quiz, test your skills, share the results and challenge your friends!

Magnus Aschan 1 min read

πŸš€ Now the first all-civilian crew is in orbit around the planet

The world's first crew of "amateur astronauts" are in orbit around the Earth, in the spacecraft SpaceX Crew Dragon. They will be there for three days before returning to Earth during the weekend.

Jakob Holgersson 2 min read

πŸš€ Dawn Aerospace aims for multiple space flights per day

An important step towards making space travel a routine occurrence is the ability to frequently use the same craft. Dawn aerospace intends to fly multiple times per day.

Vincent Roose 7 min read

πŸ’‘ Optimist's Edge: In space we have all the minerals we need

The Earth's resources are limited. But not far away from our planet, there is an abundance. Asteroid mining is becoming increasingly feasible – in this article, you get an Edge on what lies ahead.

Alexander Engelin 4 min read

πŸ›° The Value of Space Exploration

Those who think the new space race is about billionaires wasting money have no clue about the value of space exploration. The future of humanity is out there, writes Alexander Engelin.

Vincent Roose 2 min read

πŸš€ Space belongs to you too

The idea of space belonging to all humans is stronger than ever before.

Jakob Holgersson 1 min read

⚑️ Microwaves transmit power to drones – and potentially rockets

Imagine reducing the weight, cost and complexity of spacecraft quite simply by leaving fuel behind. It sounds astonishing, but it's exactly what researchers in Japan are aiming for.