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Scientists continue to publish new images of faraway galaxies and stars captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), including a composite image released by NASA last week of the Cartwheel galaxy that was taken by Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera and the Mid-Infrared Instrument. ATA Engineering (ATA) Director of Flight Programs, Mr. Kurt Knutson, recently spoke with FOX 5 San Diego (KSWB-TV) about the important analysis and test services provided by ATA, which helped make possible these unprecedented high-quality images of distant galaxies. In particular, ATA performed detailed structural analysis and finite element modeling for the MIRI focal plane module, the Primary Mirror Backplane Support Structure (PMBSS), and the Secondary Mirror Mount (SMM). ATA also conducted tests of the JWST structure, including modal testing of the Optical Telescope Unit and the Spacecraft Element. ATA’s engineering contributions to the JWST program included more than 38 person-years of engineering support to our partners at NASA/JPL and Northrop Grumman (including the former ATK) from 2004–2018. JWST represents a significant telescope advancement in size, scale, and technology. Positioned one million miles from Earth at L2, it has very large and stable optics. Webb’s instruments are able to capture infrared light wavelengths revealing never-before-seen details of the universe and objects that are older and farther away. Learn more about the numerous advancements that distinguish Webb from its predecessor: https://lnkd.in/dSGiV8xu Watch the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/gMhZ7kNA

ATA Engineering is thrilled to host this week’s Aerospace Flutter and Dynamics Council (AFDC) meeting at our San Diego headquarters! This collaborative gathering brings together industry experts dedicated to advancing knowledge in the field of aeroelasticity and structural dynamics. Attending professionals will have a unique opportunity to explore key insights, foster connections, and contribute to innovations that drive our industry forward. We look forward to engaging with our AFDC counterparts later this week! Learn more about ATA’s aeroelasticity and flutter expertise at https://lnkd.in/gwgVMaPr #ATAEngineering #FlutterCouncil #Aeroelasticity #Flutter #Aerospace

ATA Engineering is excited to attend the 14th Ablation Workshop next week at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland. This event is organized by the University of Kentucky and serves as a vital meeting point for scientists and engineers worldwide working on aerothermodynamic ablation, bringing together participants from government agencies, academia, and industry. This year’s workshop will feature two days of collaborative presentations and discussions, followed by an exclusive ITAR session on November 7th. As always, the Ablation Workshop provides a unique platform for experts to exchange ideas, introduce new experimental techniques, and tackle challenges faced by this dynamic, multidisciplinary research community. Connect with the ATA team at next week’s event, or join the conversation online by reaching out to Eric Blades and Michael Nucci on LinkedIn or via the ATA Engineering website: https://lnkd.in/gqeKYCBb #Ablation #Aerothermodynamic #Research #Innovation https://lnkd.in/g7qVUYYz

Join ATA Engineering at the 94th Shock & Vibration Symposium (SAVE) next week in Dallas, Texas! Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with our team and explore how ATA’s shock and vibration analysis expertise, along with our powerful Siemens Digital Industries Software tools - as a value-added reseller - can streamline testing, enhance design optimization, and ensure mission-critical performance for our clients. Reach out to ATA staff member Matthew Schumann to connect at next week’s event! Learn more about SAVE: https://lnkd.in/gqpxznW #SAVE2024 #ShockAndVibration #EngineeringAnalysis #DefenseTechnology #Simulation #StructuralDynamics

Last week’s Siemens Digital Industries Software Americas Partner Conference in Anaheim, California, provided an exceptional opportunity for ATA Engineering to connect, collaborate, and celebrate achievements with Siemens partners from across the Americas. This annual summit brought together leading channel partners to share insights, discuss joint strategies, and propel the digital evolution of our industries to support our clients. This year, ATA Engineering was deeply honored to be recognized as North America’s Partner of the Year—a true testament to our team’s dedication to our clients and expertise in providing optimal Siemens software solutions nationwide. ATA was proud to receive the following honors: 🏆 Partner of the Year North America 🏆 Outstanding Sales Achievement Partner to Partner Award with Engineering Industries eXcellence 🏆 Outstanding Sales Achievement Simcenter 🏆 Largest Deal of the Year Our team's passion, hard work, and commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions have been the driving force behind these accolades. We could not have achieved these milestones without our valued partners and clients, and we are grateful for their unwavering support. #Siemens #DigitalThread #DigitalTransformation #Engineering #SoftwareSolutions

Join ATA Engineering at next week’s Keystone Space Collaborative Annual Conference in Pittsburgh! This event brings together space industry leaders, tech innovators, governing bodies, and academia to discuss the growing impact of the space sector on the regional economy and job market. ATA specializes in providing advanced analysis and design solutions to support the development of cutting-edge aerospace technologies. Our expertise in structural dynamics and thermal analysis helps our clients bring their innovations to life and ensure mission success. ATA looks forward to connecting with industry experts at this year’s event to discuss how our engineering expertise can be leveraged to advance your projects. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/eZzGQbAm Jonathan Hill #KeystoneSpaceCollaborative #SpaceExploration #AerospaceEngineering

Excited to attend the IEST: Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology Space Simulation Conference next week in Annapolis, Maryland! The ATA Engineering team looks forward to collaborating with engineers, technicians, and scientists in the aerospace industry to drive innovation in space mission hardware development. With our deep expertise in mechanical design, analysis, and testing, we are eager and well positioned to support industry partners seeking advanced solutions in this cutting-edge field. This conference is hosted by the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology, and it is co-sponsored by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne (CSA), and The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL). #SpaceSim #Aerospace #IEST #NASA #CSA #APL

ATA Engineering congratulates SpaceX on the outstanding success of this past weekend’s 5th Starship launch and booster catch! This flight test marks another significant milestone in SpaceX’s remarkable journey toward developing their fully reusable Starship vehicle. Here’s to many more achievements ahead for our friends at SpaceX and for Starship!   Learn more about the flight test: https://lnkd.in/gisrjNTY

The journey to Europa has officially begun! Congratulations to NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the successful launch of the Europa Clipper. Its mission: to explore Jupiter’s moon and uncover the unknown environment hidden beneath its icy surface. ATA Engineering is proud to have contributed to this groundbreaking mission, particularly through our work on Europa Clipper’s only instrument capable of looking directly into Europa’s icy shell — the Radar for Europa Assessment and Sounding: Ocean to Near-surface, or REASON. ATA supported the thermal vacuum chamber (TVAC) test of REASON’s antennas, performed correlation and flight verification and validation analysis, and presented a paper related to the successful correlation at the recent NASA Thermal & Fluids Analysis Workshop. ATA also supported finite element modeling for jitter analysis of the Europa Imaging System Narrow-Angle Camera and Mapping Imaging Spectrometer instruments. In addition, ATA assisted NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) with strain gage installation for the Dynamic Test Model and with modal testing of the Europa Clipper. Take a more in-depth look at the Europa Clipper mission: https://europa.nasa.gov/ #Europa #EuropaClipper #Jupiter #JPL Photo Credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Join ATA Engineering’s Dr. Paul Blelloch, for an in-depth, three-week course to enhance your skills in Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA). The course begins on October 22, 2024 - register today! https://lnkd.in/gUXRcnzK