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Titan Aerospace has unveiled designs for the world's first solar-powered atmospheric satellite. The craft, which resembles a large drone, would be completely powered by the sun, allowing it to stay in the air for five years...

It has long been theorized that the best way to harness the sun's energy is to launch solar power systems into orbit. This week, the National Space Society (NSS) announced a new international initiative in which the US, India...

It has long been theorized that the best way to harness the sun's energy is to have solar units placed in orbit. This week, the National Space Society (NSS) has announced a new international initiative, which will see a collaboration...

This morning NASA launched the WISE (Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer), a solar-powered infrared telescope that will scan the skies for earth-threatening asteroids and comets...

For centuries sailors have used stars to navigate around the world. Now space-sailors might be able to use the stars to move through the universe — literally! Instead of cruising to Mars on a giant tank of oil, we...

For centuries sailors have used stars to navigate around the world. Now space-sailors might be able to use the stars to navigate the universe. Instead of cruising to Mars on a giant tank of oil, we could soon sail through...

Microwave beams sending electricity from space to power our homes may sound like a concept straight out of a science fiction novel, but with a recent announcement from PG&E, we may actually see a solar powered space station...