Understanding Solar Storms Solar storms, often referred to as space weather events, are a fascinating phenomenon that can ...

Solar power satellite (SPS) advocates have been dreaming of using space resources to build massive constructions for decades.

As civilizations become more and more advanced, their power needs also increase. It's likely that an advanced civilization ...

New data from a constellation of satellites 250 miles above Earth’s surface shows how solar and wind have taken off in recent ...

A case in point: a European Space Agency satellite, known as ERS-2, launched in 1995 and inactive since 2011, tumbled through ...

Bothell, Wash.-based Portal Space Systems shows off the lab where its solar thermal propulsion system will be developed.

In India, massive floating solar farms are transforming reservoirs into futuristic energy hubs. While deserts have long ...

"This demonstration marks the first end-to-end test of our space power beaming technology, proving we can collect and ...

The IAU also estimates that there could be "more than 100" extra dwarf planets waiting to be found in the outer solar system, all of which could have moons. "Just like the giant planet satellites ...

Covering every roof with solar panels could cover most of the world's electricity needs - and eliminate all fossil electricity generation too ...

Magdrive is working on three versions of its space thrusters, and because they run on solid metal, they might one day even be powered by space junk collected directly in orbit, turning it from threat ...