Category: Aerospace Articles

Evolution of Aerial Photography

Aerial photography has transformed dramatically since its inception, evolving from grainy black-and-white images taken during wartime to stunningly detailed, multispectral

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Evolution of Aerial Photography

Aerial photography has transformed dramatically since its inception, evolving from grainy black-and-white images taken during wartime to stunningly detailed, multispectral satellite imagery used in multiple

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The Black Box: How It Survives Crashes 

When you hear about plane crashes, one of the first things investigators look for is the Black Box, also known as the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) or Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). Despite its name, the Black Box is not black at all. It is actually bright orange to make it easier to find in wreckage. 

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Did you know? Orbital launches in Europe

Recently, on July 9th, 2024, at 21:00 CEST, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched Europe’s newest rocket, Ariane 6 from Kourou in French Guyana. Interestingly, the official spaceport for ESA’s launches is not in continental Europe but in South America, close to the equator. However, did you know there are also rocket launching sites in the old continent?

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