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Weld-ASSIST: Weldability Assessment for In-Space Conditions using a Digital Twin
ESI24 Haghighi Quadchart Azadeh HaghighiUniversity of Illinois, Chicago In-space manufacturing and assembly are vital to NASA’s long-term exploration goals, especially for the Moon and Mars missions. Deploying welding technology in space enables the assembly and repair of structures, reducing logistical burdens and supply needs from Earth. The unique challenges and extreme conditions of space–high thermal variations, […].
Lunar Outpost selects Starship to deliver rover to the moon
Lunar Outpost has selected SpaceX’s Starship vehicle to deliver to the moon the Artemis lunar rover it is developing for potential use by NASA. The post Lunar Outpost selects Starship to deliver rover to the moon appeared first on SpaceNews..
SpaceNews Appoints Mike Gruss as Chief Content and Strategy Officer to Lead Transformative Growth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWashington, D.C., November 21, 2024 — SpaceNews is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Gruss as its new Chief Content and Strategy Officer (CCSO), a critical addition […] The post SpaceNews Appoints Mike Gruss as Chief Content and Strategy Officer to Lead Transformative Growth appeared first on SpaceNews..
As NASA increasingly relies on commercial space, there are some troubling signs
"The government's really got to look at itself.".
ESA Award Another €230M to ArianeGroup for Themis Demonstrator
The European Space Agency has announced that it has awarded two new contracts to ArianeGroup to build a second Themis demonstrator and to refine the design of its Prometheus rocket engine. The two contracts have a combined value of €230 million. Themis was initially introduced as a CNES project in 2018 and was then adopted […] The post ESA Award Another €230M to ArianeGroup for Themis Demonstrator appeared first on European Spaceflight..
European space companies seek more competitive government contracts
Companies and investors want European governments to take more risks and buy services from space startups, rather than awarding grants, to make the industry more competitive with American counterparts. The post European space companies seek more competitive government contracts appeared first on SpaceNews..
Signing secures next steps for reusable rocket demonstrations
Prometheus and Themis contract rider signature ceremony .
FAA Reschedules Public Hearings on SpaceX’s Plans for More Launches from Boca Chica
On the heels of SpaceX’s largely successful Starship test flight yesterday, the FAA has released a revised draft environmental assessment of SpaceX’s proposal to increase the cadence of launches at....
Sols 4368-4369: The Colors of Fall – and Mars
Earth planning date: Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 I am in the U.K., where we are approaching the time when trees are just branches and twigs. One tree that still has its full foliage is my little quince tree in my front garden. Its leaves have turned reddish-brown with a hint of orange, fairly dark by […].