How A Ukrainian Stork Outflew A Russian Drone, And What This Tells Us

A white stork, Ukraine’s national bird, outmaneuvered a Russian interceptor, showing us both not only why birds have the edge but also what future drone might looks like.

Why Is SpaceX Launching History’s Biggest Rocket During A Fuel Crisis?

Why SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket is not worsening the fuel crisis — but may still raise profound climate questions.

SpaceX Faces A Crucial Launch Test Ahead Of Its IPO

A new design for orbital data centers. Greener cement. The sweet spot for getting enough sleep. All that and more in this week’s edition of The Prototype.

Why Russians Are In Despair Over Truck-Busting ’Martian’ Drones

Ukraine has quadrupled strikes with drones nicknamed ‘Martians’ which are almost undetectable and use AI-enabled guidance to cut a swather through Russia’s logistics.

SpaceX Scrubs Starship Launch As $2 Trillion IPO Nears

SpaceX has scrubbed a launch attempt for the latest version of its Starship launch system and will now target Friday evening for a launch from the company’s Starbase.

“Slaughterbots” Now: Ukraine’s Head-Hunting Drones Terrify Russians

Russian sources claim Ukraine is using a deadly new type of FPV with AI guidance and a stand-off warhead which can precisely shoots the target in the head.

How Robinhood Cofounder Baiju Bhatt Plans To Put Data Centers In Space

A new design for orbital data centers. Greener cement. The sweet spot for getting enough sleep. All that and more in this week’s edition of The Prototype.

Space Leaders Worldwide May Fight SpaceX Lofting 1 Million Satellites

While Elon Musk stunned the world with plans to launch a million satellites into orbit, the heads of space agencies planet-wide are certain to oppose this SpaceX scheme.

Ukraine Rocket Drones Hunt Russian Mobile Anti-Drone Teams

A Ukrainian long-range strike drone armed with rockets has attacked a Russian mobile defense team. This may open a new chapter in defense suppression drone warfare.

Ukrainian FPV Operators Pilot Drones From Long Range

Ukrainian drone pilots use a remote system to operate FPVs, bombers and other drones from long distances with negligible time delay. This could change drone warfare.