Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Tech Article 11/30

Skylon Spaceplane Engine!

                   

The Skylon Spaceplane can go to a standing start to orbit and back without disposing of any rocket stages. Its engine should be able to double its normal top speed of conventional jet engines from 2.5 times the speed of sound to 5 times the speed of sound, and it should be able to do so using atmospheric air. At that speed Skylon could fly 15 more than miles up. Once up there to the thinner air, its hybrid propulsion system would switch to rocket mode to fly the rest of the way into outer space. It is expected to come out soon for important causes soon as they test it now. I think this might be one of the greatest inventions for space and would be really helpful for astronauts and scientists!

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Tech Article 11/16

  A Real Working Hoverbike Zooms Across The Desert




Created by Aeroplex, the bike runs on a pair of powerful fans. It picks up on instinctive movements people make while riding a bicycle or a motorbike, then moves the same way(hovering), meaning anyone can have a pair anyone can go at it. It goes 30 mph and is 15 feet high. I think this is a great technology automobile and would work well for the military.