aeronautics
Latest stories
in News, Tech, NASA, AmericaSpace, Mars, Space, Science, JPL, Aviation, aeronautics, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mars Science Laboratory, MSL, Mars Exploration Rovers, Space Exploration, Mars Phoenix Lander, Space Exploration Technologies, Space Exploration Vehicle, Technology, Exploration, Mars Express, The Mars Society, Solar System, Research, MAVEN, InSight, Mars Odyssey
Drones on Mars? Small ‘Helicopter-Like’ Scout Could Be Added to Mars 2020 Rover Mission
More stories
-
DARPA Seeks to Develop Reusable XS-1 Experimental Spaceplane
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is moving forward with its goal of developing the next generation XS-1 Experimental Spaceplane aimed at creating a fully reusable unmanned vehicle to launch small payloads into orbit at radically lower costs. More
-
in News, NASA, Aviation, aeronautics, Charles Bolden, AIAA
NASA Announces New Strategic Vision for Aeronautics Research
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden has unveiled a new strategic vision that will better align the work of the agency’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate to address looming challenges in global air transportation. More
-
in NASA, Commercial, Spaceflight, aeronautics, Sierra Nevada, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Dream Chaser, Commercial Crew Development Program, Commercial Space
New ‘Dream Chaser’ Space Plane Ready to Start Testing
With the ending of the Space Shuttle program, NASA is now turning to private companies to design and build new spacecraft to take astronauts into orbit. One of the most interesting concepts, the Dream Chaser, is now ready to start testing, and it is hoped that this will help usher in a new era of […] More
-
in Space, aeronautics, Boeing
Boeing X-51A WaveRider Makes Longest Hypersonic Flight to Date
Boeing’s X-51A Waverider unmanned hypersonic test vehicle completed the longest air-breathing, scramjet-powered flight to date under the program. This flight was conducted at Edwards Air Force Base in California on May 1. The flight lasted some three and a half minutes and reached a top speed of Mach 5.1. All total, the vehicle flew for […] More
-
X-48 Project Completes Flight Research for Cleaner, Quieter Aircraft
EDWARDS, Calif — NASA’s remotely piloted X-48C hybrid-wing-body subscale aircraft, which demonstrates technology concepts for cleaner and quieter commercial air travel, completed an eight-month flight research campaign on April 9. More
-
-
in Commercial, Spaceflight, aeronautics, Virgin Galactic, Space Tourism, SpaceShipTwo, WhiteKnightTwo, Commercial Space
SpaceShipTwo Conducts Glide Test
SpaceShipTwo conducted a successful glide test yesterday at the Mojave Air and Space port in Mojave, Calif. Lifted into the air a little after 7 a.m. local time, SpaceShipTwo was carried into the sky, released, and landed around 8:40 a.m. PDT, according to a report on the website Parabolic Arc. This was the second of […] More
-
in Updates, Space, KSC, Aviation, aeronautics, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, CCAFS, Mike Killian, Jeffrey J. Soulliere, Space Coast
USAF Thunderbirds End Their Short 2013 Air Show Season on Florida’s Space Coast
This article is used with permission by Zero G News. This past weekend Titusville, Fla., played host to the 36th annual TICO Warbird Air Show, and this year’s events proved to be the biggest in the Valiant Air Command’s history with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds headlining the weekend’s performances. Their visit to Florida’s Space […] More
-
in News, Air Force, Aviation, aeronautics
TICO Air Show to Rock Space Coast this Weekend
TITUSVILLE, Fla — This year will mark the 36th that the Valiant Air Command has held its annual TICO Warbird Airshow, and spectators will be able to view vintage and modern aircraft being put through their paces from March 22-24. Some of the main acts at this year’s show will be the renowned Thunderbirds. Luckily, TICO snagged […] More
-
Florida Space Day Closing Ceremonies Highlight Current State of Space Industry
[youtube_video]http://youtu.be/JUVrU8b7QrY[/youtube_video] Video courtesy of AmericaSpace with elements provided by Space Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla — Whenever NASA announces that a contract is open for bidding, the competition between aerospace firms can be fierce. However, these divisions fade on Florida Space Day, as teams consisting of representatives from United Launch Alliance work side-by-side with their counterparts from SpaceX, […] More
-
in News, NASA, Space, aeronautics, ATK, Space Florida, Space Exploration, Space Coast
Florida Democratic Whip Alan Williams on Importance of Space Industry in Florida
[youtube_video]http://youtu.be/8FHAV3MTtMY[/youtube_video] Video courtesy of AmericaSpace TALLAHASSEE, Fla — AmericaSpace sat down for an interview with Florida House Representative Alan Williams, the House Democratic Whip, about his efforts to support the space industry within the State of Florida. Williams is both laid back and professional. He detailed his efforts to support Florida’s space industry, how inspiring space exploration is for […] More
-
Justin Gilman on How He Became Involved with Florida Space Day
[youtube_video]http://youtu.be/TmDTXoU6Fr0 [/youtube_video] Video courtesy of AmericaSpace TALLAHASSEE, Fla — AmericaSpace spoke with Justin Gilman, with Dynamac Corporation. Gilman was in Tallahassee, Fla., today to help out with activities surrounding Florida Space Day. He spoke about how he became involved with Florida Space Day, as well as his perception of how things were going with the all-day […] More
Load More
Congratulations. You've reached the end of the internet.