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We support the safe integration of new and expanding users of the national airspace, including commercial spaceflight operators. The FAA has forecasted an increase in U.S. launch activities by as much as 100 percent by 2025, noting, “These predictions mean that the FAA must build upon—and broaden—a pattern of collaboration by the aviation and aerospace sectors.” We believe that, now more than ever, the FAA, industry, and labor can work together to create a national space integration strategy, which will ensure the safety of the national airspace, improve commercial spaceflight efficiency, and reduce emissions. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3wzu5iI #FAASpace #Space #Aviation #Pilots #CommercialSpace

Boeing's Fall From Grace ✈️ ⚠️... Get ready for some turbulence on your social media feed! Las Vegas Sun's Mike Smith takes aim at Boeing's recent string of quality control nightmares with a cartoon that's equal parts hilarious and brutally honest. This isn't your average airplane food kind of turbulence – it's a full-on white-knuckle descent for Boeing. From the 737 MAX debacle to the recent Starliner leaks that have NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's astronauts scrambling for a potential SpaceX Dragon rescue mission, Boeing's woes are on full display. (I wonder what Elon might think about that ...) Smith's sharp wit exposes the cracks in the once-unshakeable aviation giant's armor. It's a wake-up call for Boeing, and a reminder for everyone else: even the biggest names can experience a bumpy ride with a series of missteps. Is this the start of a long runway decline for the aerospace giant, or can Boeing pull out of its nosedive? [Cartoon (c) by Mike Smith, Las Vegas Sun] #Boeing #Aerospace #Space #QualityControl #SpaceFlight #SpaceX #ElonMusk #NASA

Starliner's Extended Odyssey: When Will Sunita Williams Return to Earth? An intriguing situation is unfolding above our heads. The Boeing Starliner, carrying astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, has been docked at the International Space Station (ISS) for over a month - far longer than initially planned. Key points: Launched June 5 from Cape Canaveral Mission extended thrice due to technical issues Potential extension from 45 to 90 days Spacecraft experienced helium leaks and thruster failures While NASA assures us the Starliner is safe for return, this extended stay raises questions about Boeing's space capabilities. Interestingly, this comes on the heels of safety concerns in Boeing's aircraft division. As we watch this cosmic drama unfold, it's worth considering: How might this impact future commercial space missions? What lessons can be learned from this extended test flight? How does this reflect on the broader aerospace industry? Let's Hope the crew returns earth safely in the next scheduled landing. What are your thoughts on the future of commercial space travel in light of these developments? hashtag #SpaceExploration #Boeing #Starliner #SunitaWilliams #NASA #CommercialSpaceflight #AerospaceIndustry #SpaceTechnology

This is something each space investor or investor considering investing in space, should see: the incredible disproportion in the space market. We can clearly see the raising of emergent markets, like New Zealand (!!), which had the same launches of India. As for the USA dominance, it opens up to several considerations: PROS: having a space startup in the US results in a easier and larger access to resources, capital, knowledge and past data. CONS: if something goes wrong within the US space agencies (see Artemis II), the entire human rush to the space exploration will be negatively affected. Let's close the 2023 with these deep knowledge and enter 2024 with the intention to improve the actual ecosystem Diegane Dione, Eva Blaisdell Lady Rocket , I thought of you, as soon as I saw it!

The upcoming launch of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket on January 8 is a milestone in spaceflight. This 202-foot rocket, ULA's first new design in 18 years, is vital for both U.S. national security and commercial space interests. Sign up to our #aerospaceengineering newsletter to get the latest on commercial space flight, deep space exploration, satellites, aeronautics, and more, every Tuesday. Subscribe now 👉 https://ie.social/e8Owk   #engineering #aerospace #aerospaceengineering 

We’re getting into t-minus for another important step in the modernization of the #space program. #aerospaceanddefnse

The four-state region has a long history of leveraging assets and making strategic investments to grow the aviation, aerospace and now more recently space exploration clusters. 🚀 From military installations to NASA space facilities, from preeminent universities to technical schools, from international airports to major infrastructure corridors, the region has the assets that businesses need to mitigate risks and increase profits. ✈️ #aerospace #aerospaceindustry #aviation #aviationindustry #nasa #economicdevelopment #economicgrowth #space #spaceindustry #spaceinnovation

From Cold War relic to futuristic travel: Ekranoplan, a Soviet wonder in Dagestan, and Regent Craft's sea glider promise eco-friendly 180-mph journeys! Sign up to our #aerospaceengineering newsletter to get the latest on commercial space flight, deep space exploration, satellites, aeronautics, and more, every Friday. Subscribe now 👉 https://ie.social/e8Owk   #engineering #aerospace #aerospaceengineering

What a great summary on #seaglider technology and the pedigree of ground effect vehicles going back to the #ekranoplans - thanks Interesting Engineering! Spot on that our seagliders leverage the ground effect for more efficient flight, meaning we can fly twice as far as any electric aircraft that must fly at altitude. Many times when we are compared to the Ekranoplan, people ask us “if those didn’t work, and if ground effect has not been commercially and operationally viable for 60 years, what makes seagliders so different?” The answer is, we have SO MUCH new technology at our disposal now! ⚙️The video correctly points out that one of the reasons the ekranoplan was shelved was the HUGE maintenance costs. Turns out sucking salt water into jet engines is not so great… seagliders use all-electric, 100% battery powered propulsion to drastically decrease parts and to seal any moving bearings. Plus rather than having a big aluminum hull that will rust in the sea water, seagliders are built out of corrosion-proof carbon fiber. 🌊 The ekranoplans had to take off on their hull, rising up to hundreds of mph before getting airborne, which meant they had severe wave height restrictions. Seagliders can take off and land in waves up to 5 ft (1.5 m) due to our hydrofoils, which lift the vehicle off the water on stilts and let the waves pass safely beneath the hull. Hydrofoiling at high speeds requires very precise control which could not be done in the ekranoplan days, but we not have the control systems to do it safely, reliably, and comfortably - meaning seagliders can operate in a wide range of weather and sea state conditions. 📡 The ekranoplans were flown by hand which made them very difficult, and dangerous, to operate. Their test programs were marred by frequent accidents. Seagliders on the other hand use the latest in sensor technology and aerospace-grade digital flight control systems to automatically control the vehicle whether floating, foiling, or flying. A seaglider captain only needs to control left and right, fast and slow - with all the airplane critical safety controls regulated and protected by the computer. It’s so cool to look back and see how some of the pioneers of aerodynamics experimented with ground effect in the early days. And more importantly, how far we’ve come with #seagliders now that we have all this new technology at our disposal to unlock safe, comfortable, and weather tolerant ground effect vehicle operations. Can’t wait to get the first humans onboard our full scale seaglider prototype later this year!!