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    March 22, 2024
    The Role of Semiconductors in Aerospace Technology: From Rocket Science to Space Exploration

    Aerospace technology is an industry where innovation knows no bounds. From satellite technology to supersonic travel, it’s becoming one of the most intriguing and relevant components of our current and future eras. However, amid the...

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    September 21, 2023
    Does NASA Use LabVIEW?

    In the high-stakes world of aerospace propulsion testing, precision and reliability are paramount. To meet these critical demands, NASA relies on a powerful LabVIEW–based software application called the NASA Data Acquisition System (NDAS). NDAS stands as a versatile...

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    July 11, 2023
    Case Study Recap: Developing a DAC System for Jet and Rocket Engine Testing

    In the world of aerospace propulsion, hot-fire testing plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of jet and rocket engines. However, developing a real-time data acquisition and control (DAC) system for...

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    January 26, 2023
    The Tech Teamwork of NASA and NI

    From humble beginnings in James Truchard’s residential garage in Texas, NI has become a massively respected producer of automated test equipment. Since launching in 1976, the company has helped find hardware and software solutions for...

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    September 29, 2022
    The Space Tech of Planetary Defense

    On September 26, 2022, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Mission successfully collided with the asteroid “Dimorphos”. While this relatively small asteroid does not pose a threat to Earth, it provided the perfect target to...

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    August 4, 2022
    Monitoring Our Ecosystem… from Space

    The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has declared 2021-2030 as the “UN’s Decade on Ecosystem Restoration”. Clearly, the urgency to restore harmed ecosystems and fight against climate change is prevalent now more...

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    July 14, 2022
    A Thrilling New Look into Deep Space with the James Webb Space Telescope

    On July 12, 2022, NASA released the first full color images from the James Webb Space Telescope. These highly anticipated images debuted just over 6 months after Webb was first launched on December 25, 2021; and...

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    April 3, 2020
    Airbus Moves Closer to Electric Flight

    Climate change is a growing concern across the globe. Many countries are enacting legislation and setting goals to reduce the effects of industry and commerce on the environment. While some may believe the actual needs...

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    March 16, 2020
    Digital Transformation in Aerospace and Defense

    The aerospace and defense (A&D) industries have long been a recognized leader when it comes to adopting new, innovative technologies. Digital transformation has naturally been part of that process over time. In fact, A&D were...

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    March 9, 2020
    Valentina Tereshkova- The First Woman in Space on a Solo Mission

    During Women’s History Month, which also features International Women’s Day on March 8, notable women throughout the world’s history are remembered. More importantly, they are recognized for their achievements that have made a significant impact...

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    March 6, 2020
    NASA Chooses Startup Company Rocket Lab to Launch the Pathfinder Mission to the Moon

    In a surprising development in the ongoing space exploration odyssey, NASA has selected a relatively new launch startup company to become a part of the Artemis Program to revisit the moon. Rocket Lab will launch a small...

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    August 8, 2019
    Celebrating the Only Woman in the Apollo 11 Launch Control Center

    Women have been involved in notable historical events all through history, and their contributions, even while opposed and persecuted, have led to significant progress. Efforts to explore outer space also include female participants who refused...

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