Wind Over Its Wing: NASA’s X-66 Model Tests Airflow
NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project recently concluded wind tunnel tests of its X-66 semi-span model in partnership with Boeing.…
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Tests in Simulated Lunar Gravity to Prep Payloads for Moon
The old saying — “Practice makes perfect!” — applies to the Moon too. On Tuesday, NASA gave 17 technologies, instruments,…
NASA Tests Air Traffic Surveillance Technology Using Its Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft
As air taxis, drones, and other innovative aircraft enter U.S. airspace, systems that communicate an aircraft’s location will be critical…
NASA Tests Air Traffic Surveillance Technology Using Its Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft
As air taxis, drones, and other innovative aircraft enter U.S. airspace, systems that communicate an aircraft’s location will be critical…
NASA Small Business Funding Enables Aircraft Inspection by Drone
A small business called Near Earth Autonomy developed a time-saving solution using drones for pre-flight checks of commercial airliners through…
2024: NASA Armstrong Prepares for Future Innovative Research Efforts
NASA/Quincy Eggert NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is preparing today for tomorrow’s mission. Supersonic flight, next generation…
2024: NASA Armstrong Prepares for Future Innovative Research Efforts
NASA/Quincy Eggert NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is preparing today for tomorrow’s mission. Supersonic flight, next generation…
NASA Runs X-59 Engine with Maximum Afterburner for First Time
NASA completed the first maximum afterburner engine run test on its X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft on Dec. 12. The…
Atmospheric Probe Takes Flight – NASA
On Oct. 22, 2024, the latest iteration of an atmospheric probe developed by researchers at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center…
Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
NASA/Steve Parcel The most effective way to prove a new idea is to start small, test, learn, and test again.…