Chinese scientists turn Boeing’s helium leak crisis into stealth missile tech breakthrough
As Nasa struggles to return two astronauts after issues with the Starliner capsule, China has used the problem to its ...
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Boeing Starliner’s helium headache becomes China’s missile miracle, claims study
Chinese researchers unveil how helium can improve solid-fuel rocket motors and enhance propulsion efficiency and stealth.
The new space race: building a sustainable economy on the moon
This modern-day lunar gold rush has attracted diverse participants, from established space agencies to innovative private ...
MA astronaut Sunita Williams has new return date after being stuck in space. Here's when
The mission was originally scheduled to be a short one in June 2024 but problems with the spacecraft prolonged it.
Fact Check—Did Biden 'Abandon' Two US Astronauts in Space, As Trump Claims?
The president has claimed the previous administration abandoned the astronauts and has called on Elon Musk for aid.
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Helium free MRI scanners sidestep a global problem
Helium, a colourless, odourless, and non-toxic inert gas is the second most common element in the universe. Despite its abundance in space, helium is a finite resource here on Earth, found only in ...
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Minnesota considers gas extraction rules as study of rich helium deposit continues
While positive results continue for Pulsar Helium near Babbitt, the Legislature works to adopt temporary regulations in Minnesota.
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NASA astronauts who are still in space hit out at ‘narrative’ as they set the record straight
NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, who have been in space since last June have addressed the ‘narrative’ as ...
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Helium Can Stop Your IPhone — Maybe Other MEMS, Too
It took some detective work, but they think they know what was the cause. The MRI machine uses liquid helium to cool its powerful magnets. Turns out the helium had leaked and over 5 hours about ...