From the tragedy of the space shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003 to the now-routine return of commercial spacecraft, heat shields—formally called thermal protection systems—are critical for protecting ...

3D printing is revolutionizing rocket science by enabling on-demand space launches and advancing technological capabilities. Companies like Agnikul, which operates in India, are at the forefront of ...

An experimental reusable rocket developed by the research and development arm of Honda Motor Company flew to an altitude of nearly 900 feet Tuesday, then landed with pinpoint precision at the carmaker ...