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SAE International Extends Call for Abstracts, Seeks Submissions for AeroTech Conference
Engineering Events staff at SAE International in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, have extended the call for abstracts through September 21 for the...
Application Briefs Aerospace
Raising the Reliability of Scientific Space Exploration
How Ada enables LASP to constantly modify OASIS-CC to control new instruments and ensure mission-critical systems remain reliable.
Application Briefs Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Cryogenic Thermal Subsystem
The Cryogenic Thermal Subsystem’s most critical function is to provide cooling to maintain the detectors in two of the Roman Coronagraph Instrument’s cameras at sufficiently low temperatures of approximately minus 161o F, which will allow them to function with the required sensitivity.
Articles Aerospace
The Commercial Future of Low-Earth Orbit
“ G odspeed, fellas. Let’s go have some fun.” These were the words of encouragement from mission control at the Kennedy Space Center — only this time for the first private astronaut...
Application Briefs Power
Full-Scale Micro-launcher Rocket
Micro-launchers such as Orbex Prime give satellite manufacturers a dedicated launch service, in contrast to larger, ‘rideshare’ launchers, where small satellites are often a secondary payload, and frequently face significant delays.
Articles Materials
Designing for Space and Other Extreme Environments
In aerospace and defense, applications rely on mission-critical components to ensure proper functioning in extreme environments. In the many instances in this field where...
Briefs Materials
Modular Artificial-Gravity Orbital Refinery Spacecraft
The Modular Artificial-Gravity Orbital Refinery Spacecraft (MAGORS) is a technology from NASA Ames Research Center for in-situ refining or recycling of materials in space, including mass...
Briefs Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Self-Contained Device Isolates Biological Samples
A patented self-contained device for isolating deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), ribonucleic acid (RNA), proteins, and cells without using pipettes or centrifuges has been developed at NASA’s...
Application Briefs Electronics & Computers
Configuring Spacecraft’s On-Board Computing Systems
A platform makes space-bound systems quick, easy, and cost-effective to develop.
Articles Aerospace
Machining Beryllium
Because beryllium is extremely expensive, the learning curve for potential competitors is costly.
Briefs Motion Control
Bendable Robot Arm Guided by Augmented Reality
The highly customizable robotic arm can be twisted and turned in all directions.
Briefs Manned Systems
Power Processing Unit for Small Spacecraft Electric Propulsion
This scalable power processing unit (PPU) is for use with low-power Hall effect thrusters.
Briefs Data Acquisition
Simulations Provide Understanding of Spacecraft Landing Dynamics
The simulations provide insight on the models needed to simulate a full-scale landing event.
Briefs Imaging
Simple, Fuel-Efficient Rocket Engine for Cheaper, Lighter Spacecraft
The engine could make rockets not only more fuel-efficient, but also more lightweight and less complicated to construct.
Application Briefs Aerospace
Measuring Aggressive Launch Loads on Spacecraft
What began as a research tool to collect aerodynamic data from research aircraft is now solving technical challenges for NASA.
Articles RF & Microwave Electronics
Microtube Technology: A Catalyst for Next-Gen Aerospace Thermal Control
Intergalactic, an aerospace thermal management company, has an inventive approach to heat exchangers.
Articles Software
Space Industry Test Challenges
Avionics engineering teams should minimize testing time to accelerate the pace of innovation required for the next era of space exploration.
Application Briefs Aerospace
Earthly Twin Offers Test Bed for NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover
OPTIMISM, the full-scale engineering model of Perseverance, is helping NASA assess the risk of potential driving hazards on Mars.
Briefs Manufacturing & Prototyping
Inductive Non-Contact Position Sensor
Potential uses include MEMS accelerometers, vibration monitoring, and other precision motion control applications.
Application Briefs Unmanned Systems
Precision Micromotors
The Mars helicopter features six brushed DC motors.
Application Briefs Semiconductors & ICs
Radiation-Hardened ICs
See how the integrated circuits supported a mission to examine asteroids.
Application Briefs Power
Solar Electric Propulsion for Gateway Moon Outpost
The power and propulsion element of NASA’s Gateway is a high-power, 50-kilowatt solar electric propulsion spacecraft.
Briefs Green Design & Manufacturing
Closed Ecological System Network
The Controlled Closed-Ecosystem Development System (CCEDS) can be used to develop designs for sustainable, small-scale reproductions of subsets of the Earth’s biosphere and the Orbiting Modular...
Briefs Communications
Sensor Film for Aerospace
The film monitors how well aircraft and spacecraft withstand the mechanical stresses of flight.
Application Briefs Electronics & Computers
Rad-Hard Avionics for Moon Rover
A mobile robot will go to the South Pole of the Moon — with help from radiation-hardened avionics.
News Sensors/Data Acquisition
Quality Management Experts Provide Guidance on AS9100 Standard, Equipment Calibration
Quality management professionals across the global aerospace and defense community discuss the AS9100 international standard, audits, and equipment...
Articles Electronics & Computers
Inside Story, November 2021: Momentive Materials in Space, Defense, and Aviation
Thanos Yiagopoulos, Chief Technology Officer of Momentive Performance Materials, discusses how engineers can determine the best product for their application.
Articles Propulsion
ARTEMIS II: Astronauts on Board
With Artemis II — the first crewed flight of SLS and Orion — four astronauts will travel to the lunar environment in 2024.
Articles Mechanical & Fluid Systems
ARTEMIS III: Return to the Surface
The third flight of SLS and Orion will carry the first woman and first person of color to the Moon.
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Modeling Inverse Kinematics: Improving Actuation Control in Industrial Robots
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Full-Field Optical Strain Measurement Systems for Materials and...
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Sensors Rated for Cryogenic Measurements
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