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The six remaining hot fires are part of the second, and final, #test series collecting data to #certify an #updated #engine #production #process, using innovative manufacturing techniques, for lead #engines #contractor Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies company. As NASA aims to establish a long-term presence on the #Moon for scientific discovery and exploration, and prepare for future missions to Mars, new #engines will #incorporate dozens of #improvements to make #production more #efficient and #affordable while maintaining high performance and reliability. Four RS-25 engines, along with a pair of solid rocket boosters, launch NASA’s powerful SLS rocket, producing more than 8.8 million pounds of thrust at liftoff for Artemis missions. During the seventh test of the 12-test series, operators plan to fire the #certification #engine for 550 seconds and up to a 113% power level. “NASA’s commitment to safety and ‘testing like you fly’ is on display as we plan to fire the engine beyond 500 seconds, which is the same amount of time the engines must fire to help launch the SLS rocket to space with astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft,” said Chip Ellis, project manager for RS-25 testing at Stennis. The Feb. 23 test features a second #certification #engine #nozzle to allow engineers to gather additional performance data on the upgraded unit. The new #nozzle was installed on the engine earlier this month while it remained at the test stand. Using specially adapted procedures and tools, the teams were able to swap out the #nozzles with the engine in place. With completion of the #certification #test #series, all systems will be “go” to produce the first new RS-25 #engines since the space shuttle era. NASA has contracted with Aerojet Rocketdyne to produce 24 new RS-25 #engines using the updated design for missions beginning with #Artemis V. NASA and Aerojet Rocketdyne modified 16 former space shuttle missions for use on #Artemis missions I through IV.

🚀 Unveiling the Truth Behind the Starliner Capsule 🚀 In the high-stakes world of space exploration, even the smallest technical glitches can have enormous consequences. Our latest blog post dives deep into the three critical failures that have plagued the Boeing Starliner Capsule, leaving NASA astronauts stranded in space. 🛰️ From software miscommunications to propulsion system anomalies, discover the intricate challenges that have turned this ambitious project into a cautionary tale of the complexities of space travel. Understanding these setbacks is crucial as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the cosmos. Curious to learn more? 🔗 Read now on https://lnkd.in/eKDMSwfe #Starliner #SpaceExploration #NASA #AviationMarie #SpaceTech #Boeing #AstronautLife #Innovation #SpaceChallenges

NASA: The space agency announces the successful deployment of a new satellite designed to study the Earth's atmosphere and climate change. : : #space #spaceart #spacex #spaceexploration #spacetravel #spacea #spacephotography #spaceplanning #spaceshuttle #spaceships #spacetoday #nasa #nasabeyond #nasa🚀 #nasacostume #nasacrew #nasafacts #NewsUpdate #currentaffairs #BreakingNews #Worldnews #Journalism #media #Headlines #newsoftheday #newstoday #NewWorldOrder

NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity, the first controlled flight on another planet, has ended its mission after 72 flights. Images showed the helicopter's broken rotor blades, confirming it is permanently grounded. Originally planned as a 30-day technology demonstration with 5 short flights, Ingenuity far exceeded expectations. It flew for over 2 hours, covered 10.5 miles, and reached an altitude of 78.7 feet. The helicopter proved the concept of powered flight on Mars, paving the way for future aerial exploration. The helicopter was carried to Mars by the Perseverance rover, which landed in Jezero Crater in 2021. While Perseverance collects rock samples for eventual return to Earth, Ingenuity scouted the terrain from above, providing valuable data and imagery. Though its mission is over, Ingenuity's legacy lives on. It has shown that helicopters can fly on Mars, opening up new possibilities for exploring the Red Planet. Authored by Astitva Gupta for the Covering ISRO. #isro #nasa #india #marshelicopter #ingenuity #crater #perseverance #redplanet #rover #mangalyaan #mars #space #mom #mangalyaan2

NASA’s latest project that combines art and technology!!! It is an innovative tool that lets you write your name using the Earth's Landscapes. Just type your name and see it on the satellite imagery. (You can experience this unique feature by accessing the tool given below) https://lnkd.in/gBvirgAp #NASA #Landsat #SpaceArt #Innovation #Technology #DataArt #SatelliteImagery #EarthFromSpace #ArtAndScience #CreativeTech #DataVisualization #ArtisticExpression #SpaceScience #TechMeetsArt #PlanetArt #SpaceTechnology

It is difficult to emphasize the significance of the milestone surpassed by Nasa's Mars helicopter, Ingenuity. On 25 January 2024, Nasa announced that the flying vehicle had to perform an emergency landing which damaged one of its rotors and ended its mission. NASA's Ingenuity Mars little Helicopter (1.8kg) has completed 72 flights since first taking to the skies above the Red Planet on April 19, 2021, far exceeding its originally planned technology demonstration of up to five flights. This reminds us that space exploration is still difficult to do. But Ingenuity's three years on Mars proved that powered, controlled flight on Mars was possible. The little helicopter lasted for far longer than had been planned and flew higher and further than many had envisaged. Beyond this Martian experiment, the rotorcraft's success paves the way for other missions using flying vehicles to explore planets and moons. #mars #nasa #space #solarsystem #spaceexploration #ingenuity #helicopter #spacex #isro #astronomy

Hera Spacecraft during TVAC testing last week! TVAC testing uses a thermal vacuum chamber to simulate space environmental conditions as closely as possible. Hera is a planetary defence mission under development at the European Space Agency (ESA) - launching in October 2024. ESA prepares Hera mission to investigate aftermath of NASA DART impact. Hera will perform a follow-up investigation of the binary asteroid to measure the size and morphology of the impact crater on Dimorphos. To help it along, it's taking two tiny CubeSats called Juventus and Milani that will land on Dimorphos. 🪐🌍🌑 #planetarydefense #planetaryscience #Heramission #ESA #DART #NAsa #solarsystem #dod

In 1969, NASA's Apollo 11 mission made history with the first successful moon landing, thanks to the revolutionary embedded systems technology. The Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) was a key component, providing real-time data processing and navigation for the lunar module. This compact, yet powerful system managed crucial tasks like trajectory corrections and landing sequences. Additionally, embedded systems facilitated robust communication between the spacecraft and mission control, ensuring precise coordination. The integration of these advanced technologies marked a milestone in space exploration, showcasing the power and potential of embedded systems in achieving the seemingly impossible. #VectorIndia #TechTalks #MoonDay #TopicalPost #TopicalSpot #SpaceExploration #EmbeddedSystems #Apollo11 #NASA

🛰️ Voyager 1's Data Dilemma: Glitch Hinders Earth Communication 🌌🔧 🚀 NASA's Voyager 1 probe, 46 years in service, faces a communication glitch preventing the transmission of scientific and systems data. The Flight Data System (FDS) issue disrupts the compilation and transmission process, with the FDS stuck in a repeating binary pattern. Tracing the problem to the FDS, engineers are working within the spacecraft's 1970s technology framework to find a solution, emphasizing the challenge of dealing with aged hardware. As Voyager 1 ventures over 15 billion miles from Earth, resolving the glitch takes time, requiring creative software workarounds and careful consideration of the spacecraft's unique challenges. #Voyager1 #NASA #SpaceExploration #InterstellarMission #DataGlitch #SpaceTech #CommunicationsChallenge #SpaceHistory #TechIssues #NASAUpdates

If anyone's into Netflix documentaries like I am here's one to watch🔥 I finally got the chance to watch Unkown last night! Which is based on the James Webb telescope. What an incredible achievement for humanity 🌎 🚨 "344 single point failures" for this mission and they still did it 🚀 👏👏👏👏 #space #spacex #spaceindustry #spaceexploration #spacetech #nasa #esa #europeanspaceagency #arianegroup #ariane6 #ariane5 #spacex #rockets #satellite #newspace #smallsat #spacecraft #satellitetechnology #spaceengineering #smallsats #smallsat #starlink #spacejobs #spacecareers