Prototype gravitational wave spacecraft sets new free fall record
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 07:50
in Astronomy & Space
A key component of a future gravitational wave observatory passed a series of tests with flying colors, while coming closer to experiencing true free fall than any other human-made object ever has. At the heart of the experiment is a two-kilogram cube of a high-purity gold and platinum alloy that is currently sailing through space […]