Jeremy Kariuki

Vertical Aerospace and Heathrow Airport have announced a collaboration to pioneer zero-emission electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) transportation from the U.K.’s busiest airport. The agreement between the two will serve as a huge step for Britain’s zero-emissions aviation industry, where findings will help determine how exactly eVTOLs will fit into the current aviation infrastructure, […]

The FAA held its second virtual public hearing on the SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy projects Wednesday night, once again drawing attention from around the country, with more than 100 attendees sharing their comments on the proposed operations at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. The hearing centered on SpaceX’s Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA), an […]

The FAA held the first of two virtual public hearings regarding the development of SpaceX’s Starship and Super Heavy launches in Boca Chica, Texas. Dozens of attendees spoke during the public comment session, many of whom displayed their support for Elon Musk’s ambitious projects. The meeting focused on SpaceX’s Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA), a […]

The commercial spaceflight industry is led by the likes of SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin, utilizing powerful rockets to shoot customers into space for a few minutes at a time, but one company is opting for a different method—luxury space balloons. Space Perspective plans to launch a capsule lifted by a giant hydrogen balloon […]

Lilium and ABB have announced a partnership to address one of the biggest issues facing the eVTOL industry: infrastructure. The Germany-based Lilium said this week it has enlisted the help of ABB E-mobility to develop, test, and deliver MegaWatt fast chargers for its seven-seat Lilium Jet. ABB’s charging points will be capable of fully charging […]

SpaceX has set some lofty goals to develop the world’s most powerful launch vehicle, capable of sending crew and cargo to the Martian surface. The spacecraft, Starship, and its Super Heavy rocket will be launched from the Boca Chica Launch Site in Cameron County, Texas—if it can gain approval from the FAA. Next week, the […]

“Star Trek” actor William Shatner flew to space Wednesday onboard Blue Origin’s second crewed launch. Shatner, accompanied by three other crew members, joked during a brief coining ceremony before riding to the spacecraft. “Heads we go, tails we don’t,” said Shatner, who played the iconic Captain Kirk in the TV and film franchise. I do […]

“Star Trek” actor William Shatner will have to wait another day for his historic ride on a Blue Origin spacecraft. Jeff Bezos’ commercial space company announced Sunday it was delaying Blue Origin’s next crewed spaceflight due to weather conditions. The New Shepard NS-18 crew, including Shatner, was originally scheduled to launch on Tuesday to the […]

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is set to launch its second crewed spaceflight next week, carrying some noteworthy passengers. Here are five things you need to know about Tuesday’s mission: 1. The Crew The mission will be carrying four passengers, most notably, “Star Trek” actor William Shatner. Shatner, known for his iconic role as Captain Kirk […]

In preparation for the inaugural season of Air Race E, the Nordic Air Racing team is preparing for its first fully electric race plane flight. Air Race E’s maiden season of Open Class will allow for unique powertrain configurations within formula rules. It’s set to begin in 2023. The Nordic team is facing competition from […]