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1. SpaceX’s Next Rocket Landing Attempt Will Be June 28th, Elon Musk’s Birthday

   Jun

   22

   2015

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   SpaceX has moved the scheduled Falcon 9 launch from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, which happens to be Elon Musk’s birthday. Musk could potentially receive an incredible 44th birthday gift if the rocket can finally land on the floating barge after its resupply mission to the International Space Station. Check out how close […]

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2. United Technologies Selling Sikorsky Aircraft Unit, Getting Out of The Helicopter Business

   Jun

   16

   2015

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   This past Sunday, United Technologies announced it would be selling its Sikorsky Aircraft unit and getting out the helicopter business as a whole. CEO Gregory Hayes said in a statement that the, “separation of Sikorsky from the portfolio will allow both United Technologies and Sikorsky to better focus on their core businesses.” In the end, […]

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3. Result of a Grain of Sand Colliding With an Aluminum Plate at 6,700 MPH

   Jun

   15

   2015

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   Space debris of all shapes and sizes can cause an incredible amount of damage to spacecraft once they are in orbit. In order to prepare for potential damage at high speeds, space agencies run all types of tests to get an idea of what could happen and how to prevent issues from taking place. Recently, […]

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4. 2017 Jeep Wrangler Will NOT Adopt All-Aluminum Body, Ending Months of Speculation

   May

   28

   2015

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   FCA chief Sergio Marchionne has confirmed that the 2017 Jeep Wrangler will not follow the lead of Ford’s new F-150 and have an all-aluminum body, despite months of reports declaring otherwise. Instead, the next-generation Wrangler will feature a predominantly steel body, only utilizing aluminum for the hood, doors, and fenders in an effort to keep […]

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5. US Air Force To Allow SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket To Launch Military And Spy Satellites

   May

   27

   2015

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   Reuters is reporting that the United States Air Force has certified SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to launch military and spy satellites. At the moment, most of the aforementioned launches take place through the the United Launch Alliance, a Boeing and Lockheed Martin coalition. SpaceX will now compete for approximately one-third of the military and spy […]

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6. Kirkham Motorsports University Built an ALL Aluminum 427 Engine Block From Scratch

   May

   04

   2015

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   Constructing an engine block from scratch is no easy task, but the folks over at Kirkham Motorsports University made it look simple in the video below. They go from a 386-pound block of billet aluminum to machining a 427ci masterpiece of an engine block. Check out the footage and see if it doesn’t fire you up […]

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7. Crash Test Reveals Ford’s Aluminum F-150 Is Safer Than Previous Steel Versions

   Apr

   20

   2015

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   Many people have expressed concerns regarding how Ford’s new aluminum bodied trucks would hold up, but The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration might have just put the entire debate to rest. They gave five stars for both the frontal and side impact tests and four stars for the rollover rating, resulting in the new 2015 […]

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8. The United Launch Alliance’s First Proprietary Rocket Will Be Called Vulcan

   Apr

   14

   2015

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   Yesterday, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) announced the winning name in its rocket-naming contest. Boeing and Lockheed Martin, the two companies that actually make up the ULA will be tasked with building the rocket, called (drum roll please)… VULCAN. The contest only lasted a month or so, with Vulcan eventually ending up beating out other names […]

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9. NASA’s GoPro Spacewalk Captures Incredible Footage of Earth and the International Space Station

   Apr

   13

   2015

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   NASA just released two breathtaking videos featuring astronauts taking a GoPro spacewalk… Yes, the videos are just as awesome as they sound. Since you cannot technically “walk” in space, NASA prefers to call the endeavors extravehicular activities, or EVAs, which produced some sweet footage. In the first video, astronaut Terry Virts captures a beautiful view […]

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10. Ford’s Infographic Explaining Where The New Aluminum F-150 Lost Weight

    Apr

    08

    2015

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    The infographic below represents more of a marketing ploy for Ford than it does an educational piece, but it is interesting nonetheless. Ever since announcing the new F-150 would feature an aluminum body, the company has bragged about the truck’s new found lightness. Some would even say one of America’s favorite trucks lost weight… The […]

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11. NASA Developing Bug-Repellant Coating To Minimize Airline Fuel Emissions

    Apr

    06

    2015

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    NASA is looking to save airlines millions of dollars by developing a series of new technologies, with the latest being a bug-repellant coating. NASA researchers have determined that bugs splattered on a commercial jet can can decrease fuel efficiency by as much as six percent, essentially disturbing the airflow over the surface. In order to […]

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12. First South Carolina-Built Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Delivered To United Airlines

    Mar

    24

    2015

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    Boeing officially delivered its first South Carolina-built 787-9 Dreamliner to United Airlines last week, representing the fourth 787-9 in the carrier’s fleet. The aircraft is also unique because it is the 250th Dreamliner overall that Beoing has delivered since the aircraft’s debut. “Our customers have told us they love flying on the Dreamliner, and we’re […]

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13. 2015 Ford F-150 Insurance Rates Unwavering, Despite Aluminum Body Concerns

    Mar

    23

    2015

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    Ford made headlines when the company initially announced the 2015 Ford F-150 would feature an aluminum body, versus the steel frame many drivers of the popular vehicle were familiar with. The change was a move designed to improve fuel efficiency by lowering the weight of the truck, a trend many carmakers are following these days. […]

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14. Boeing Flies 757 EcoDemonstrator For First Time as Part Of Collaboration With NASA

    Mar

    18

    2015

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    Yesterday, March 17th, Boeing successfully completed the initial functional check flight for its brand new 757 ecoDemonstrator, part of a collaboration with NASA’s Environmentally Responsible Aviation Project. The aircraft was specifically designed to test and evaluate new wing and tail technologies aimed at reducing drag and improving operating efficiency. European-based airline group TUI is also […]

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15. Jeep Renegade Hard Steel Concept Making Debut at Geneva Motor Show

    Mar

    03

    2015

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    This week at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the 2015 Jeep Renegade Hard Steel concept will make its debut. The new compact off-roader features a brushed steel exterior enhanced by a matte black color contrast, not to mention some nifty BF Goodrich All Terrain tires. The color contrast can also be seen on the vehicle’s: Roof […]

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16. The First SUV In Rolls-Royce’s 111-Year History Will Have An Aluminum Body

    Feb

    25

    2015

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    Although Rolls-Royce seems to prefer the label “high-bodied car”, the British luxury automotive company has confirmed it is building an SUV. While this would not be notable news for the majority of automakers, it is groundbreaking for Rolls-Royce because this is the first time in the automotive company’s 111-year history it will produce an SUV. […]

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17. Airbus Might Up A320 Output To 50/Month In 2017… Narrow Gap With Boeing

    Feb

    24

    2015

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    Airbus has announced it will potentially raise its A320 output to 50 jets a month by 2017, in an effort to rival Boeing. Production of the jets would go from 48 aircraft a month during 2016 to 50 a month in 2017, said a senior industry source this week. Currently, Airbus is producing 42 jets of […]

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18. This Guy Took a Sledgehammer to the All-New Aluminum 2015 Ford F-150…See the Results!

    Feb

    10

    2015

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    Well, people asked for it, so the folks at Edmunds.com delivered with a video of a guy taking a sledgehammer to the quarter panel of Ford’s new aluminum 2015 Ford F-150. The quarter panel was specifically chosen as the area of the truck to take the abuse because it is arguably one of the hardest […]

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19. Scientists Develop New Iron-Aluminum Alloy Comparable To Titanium, But 1/10 The Price!

    Feb

    09

    2015

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    Materials like diamond and carbon fiber feature incredible properties but also a hefty price tag to go along with their positive attributes. A team of material scientists from Pohang University of Science and Technology, in South Korea, have tweaked an iron-aluminum alloy at the nano-scale, as strong and light as titanium, but merely 1/10 of […]

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20. Boeing Receives $3.6 Billion Order From Air Europa For 14 Dreamliners

    Jan

    20

    2015

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    Spain’s Air Europa, owned by Globalia, has placed a $3.6 billion order for 14 of Boeing’s 787-9 Dreamliners in an effort to increase the airline’s number of flights and destinations by 50% by 2016. Boeing reportedly booked the order in December but chose to disclose the agreement this year after data from 2014 revealed Airbus […]

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