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MilAeroGeek Co-Authors Unmanned Software Article for Mil-Embedded

by JVanDomelen | May 21, 2018 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing, Uncategorized, Unmanned

Defense platforms are expected to perform over a long operational life that can span several decades. Developing high-reliability, safety-critical software that is built to last requires comprehensive tools from trusted industry partners. Robust software-development...

Light-Trapping 3-D Solar Cells Undergo Space Testing

by JVanDomelen | Jul 18, 2016 | Featured, Launch Vehicle, Manned, Probe & Rover, Satellite, Space

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, July 18, 2016 — A novel three-dimensional solar cell design developed at Georgia Tech will soon get its first testing in space aboard the International Space Station. An experimental module containing 20 test cells was launched to the ISS on...

NASA’s Juno Spacecraft in Orbit Around Mighty Jupiter

by JVanDomelen | Jul 5, 2016 | Featured, Probe & Rover, Space

After an almost five-year journey to the solar system’s largest planet, NASA’s Juno spacecraft successfully entered Jupiter’s orbit during a 35-minute engine burn. Confirmation that the burn had completed was received on Earth at 8:53 p.m. PDT (11:53 p.m. EDT)...

Electric Motor Test Stand Will Help With Future X-planes

by JVanDomelen | Jun 30, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing

The equipment required for an electric propulsion test is ready for research. Credits: NASA Photo / Lauren Hughes EDWARDS, CALIF, June, 28, 2016 — Before the first electric propulsion X-planes fly, such as the X-57, researchers at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

NASA Works with Airline to Improve Pilot Training and Cockpit Displays

by JVanDomelen | Jun 17, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing

HAMPTON, VA June 16, 2016 — NASA researchers will have a front row seat to airline operations over the next five years, thanks to a newly signed partnership with American Airlines. Engineers and scientists at NASA’s Langley Research Center, are looking at...