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Northrop Grumman's biggest cargo spacecraft yet just wrapped up a successful six-month mission to the International Space Station, delivering 11,000 pounds of supplies despite an early engine hiccup. The Cygnus XL's triumph shows how space delivery is getting bigger and better.
Japan's HTV-X1 spacecraft just left the International Space Station after four months, but instead of heading straight home, it's starting a three-month mission as an orbiting science lab. This marks a fresh chapter for Japan's next-generation cargo program.
A Washington startup just secured $6 million to perfect navigation software that guides spacecraft using pictures of planets and stars instead of GPS. The technology could help spacecraft find their way home even when satellites can't reach them.
The largest cargo spacecraft ever to visit the International Space Station just completed a seven-month mission, delivering vital supplies before becoming the ultimate recycling system. After bringing 11,000 pounds of gear to astronauts, Cygnus XL departed with thousands of pounds of garbage for a fiery atmospheric burnup.
A new cargo e-bike uses automotive-style radar and cameras to help riders see what's coming from behind without turning around. The tech-packed Tarran L1 makes hauling kids and cargo in city traffic safer and easier.
A SpaceX rocket successfully delivered over 5 tons of supplies to astronauts aboard the International Space Station, honoring a legendary NASA astronaut in the process. The mission marks another milestone in reliable space cargo delivery that keeps humans living and working 250 miles above Earth.
A tiny startup with only 12 employees just built a 200-kilogram spacecraft that can bring experiments back from space and fly again. Reditus Space is proving that the future of space research doesn't have to take years or cost millions.
A Boston company has developed an AI system that could fly large cargo planes without human pilots, offering a solution to the aviation industry's severe pilot shortage. After years of testing on commercial routes, the technology is now ready for large aircraft like the Hercules.
True Anomaly's autonomous spacecraft just completed its toughest mission yet, proving it can track and maneuver around objects in orbit. The success clears the path for critical Space Force defense missions launching over the next 18 months.
Two shipping giants just locked in a five-year deal that will slash over 1 million tonnes of carbon emissions from air cargo flights. The partnership proves that sustainable fuel can work at massive scale.
A fleet management company just launched a business card-sized tracking label that could finally solve the growing problem of cargo disappearing between checkpoints. The disposable sticker uses existing networks to provide real-time location updates for precious shipments.
A new electric cargo bike folds to just 8 inches wide and weighs only 55 pounds, yet hauls a week's groceries, your kids, or even another adult. Apartment dwellers finally have a car alternative that doesn't demand a garage.
Four astronauts just returned from orbiting the moon with glowing reviews of their spacecraft, declaring it ready to carry crews to the lunar surface. Their confidence could accelerate humanity's return to the moon.
An Israeli startup just flew one of the world's largest unmanned electric cargo drones, carrying 550 pounds without a pilot onboard. The aircraft is already revolutionizing how aid and supplies reach remote areas.
A mysterious visitor from beyond our solar system has been captured on camera by a Jupiter-bound spacecraft, giving scientists a rare glimpse into the cosmos beyond our neighborhood. Only three interstellar objects have ever been spotted passing through our solar system.
Radio Flyer just launched a compact cargo e-bike that ditches the intimidation factor while still hauling two kids and groceries. The Flyer Loop proves going car-free doesn't mean wrestling with a monster bike.
Thousands of Ontario parents have been technically breaking the law by using cargo e-bikes for school drop-offs because anyone under 16 is banned from riding. Now the province is updating its regulations to make this popular, eco-friendly transportation option legal.
NASA just announced an ambitious plan to build a permanent moon base and launch humanity's first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft, all within the next three years. The space agency is racing to return Americans to the lunar surface before competing nations stake their claim.
A Japanese company just made traveling to the moon as accessible as booking a shared ride. Ispace is launching the first lunar cargo rideshare service using SpaceX's Starship, opening the moon to businesses worldwide.
This month, you can track four legendary spacecraft on their missions across the solar system just by looking up. From the James Webb Space Telescope to Europa Clipper, these robotic explorers are making history millions of miles from Earth.
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