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🚀 Excited to share that I’ve earned a badge in Heat Transfer through NASA’s L'SPACE program! 🌡️✨ The principles of heat transfer are critical in aerospace engineering, especially when designing spacecraft that must endure extreme temperatures. This experience has allowed me to deepen my understanding of conduction, convection, and radiation—concepts that play a key role in keeping spacecraft and their components operational in the harsh environment of space. 🌍💡 What did I learn? -How thermal management systems protect spacecraft during operations -The importance of heat shields and insulation in preventing catastrophic failures. -How to apply theoretical concepts into practical, real-world challenges. Looking forward to applying this knowledge as I continue my journey toward designing and developing future space missions! 🚀🔧 #NASALSPACE #AerospaceEngineering #SpaceSystems #ThermalControl #HeatTransfer

MSI-DFAT offers Services and systems for Direct Field Acoustic Testing (DFAT) for the space and defense industry. This method involves using electro-dynamic loudspeakers arranged around the unit under test to simulate acoustic vibrations experienced in space. A control system produces the exact noise of launch environment provided by the customer, up to 150dB! MSI-DFAT is the most proven and reliable alternative to the expensive reverberant chamber tests, providing a more cost-effective option for the space industry. The unique value of MSI-DFAT lies in its ability to accurately test aerospace structures and components in a realistic environment while saving costs for companies in the space industry. By offering a turnkey solution for vibro-acoustic testing wherever the satellite/hardware is, MSI-DFAT ensures that testing is conducted on time and under budget, making it an ideal choice for companies looking to qualify their hardware for mission launch. Ideal customers for this product or service are aerospace companies seeking reliable and cost-effective solutions for acoustic testing of their spacecraft. Companies looking to ensure the structural integrity and performance of their aerospace systems can benefit from utilizing DFAT provided by MSI-DFAT, as it offers a comprehensive testing solution tailored to meet the specific needs of the space industry. MSI-DFAT, Exciting Acoustic • • • 🛰️ 🚀 🔊 #DFAT #DFAN #StructuralDynamics #Acoustic #Vibration #MechanicalEngineering #AerospaceEngineering #EngineeringInnovation #RocketLaunch #ESA #NASA #Valueproposition #Technologyleadership

🛰 ISRO's SSLV-D3 Mission: A New Milestone 🛰 🎉 Today, ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization successfully launched the SSLV-D3 mission, placing the EOS-08 and SR-0 Demosat satellites into orbit. This achievement marks a significant step for India in the global small satellite launch market. 🥇 ⚡🔌The Role of Electrical Engineering in Space Exploration💡 🔦 1. Power Systems: Electrical engineers design systems that generate, store, and distribute power in spacecraft. 2. Communication: They ensure spacecraft can communicate with mission control. 3. Navigation: They develop systems for accurate maneuvering in space. 4. Instruments and Sensors: They create tools for data capture and analysis. 5. Robotics: They design robots for exploring planets and maintaining spacecraft. ✌ Fun Fact: Did you know that without electrical engineers, our satellites would be like cars without engines? They power up the mission and keep everything running smoothly in space! 🚀 #SpaceExploration #ElectricalEngineering #ISRO #Aerospace

🔉#news | 2024, January 23. NUSES #Space Mission. 🎖️Proud to share that SOPHIAGENI, the Partnership represented by Sòphia High Tech [Prime] in association with Nuclear Instruments [Partner] and AGE Scientific s.r.l. [Partner] delivered the #Structural Model [SM] of the ZIRÈ 🛰️ #Satellite to the GSSI - Gran Sasso Science Institute [Contracting Authority], according to the Contract Agreement N° 2023-0008205. The whole #design, #development and #manufacturing of the Satellite took place in close #partnership with the GSSI and Thales Alenia Space. Static and dynamic #tests will be performed on SM, with the aim of both qualifying the P/L for the space mission and optimizing the #flight model 🚀 for launching. ZIRÈ is one of the two Payloads on board the NUSES mission. Using this instrument, the fluxes of low-energy cosmic electrons and protons (E<300 MeV) will be measured, also studying possible correlations with activity in the lithosphere. ZIRÈ also offers itself as a technological pathfinder and for the development of innovative techniques for the detection of gamma rays from variable and fixed sources. Agenzia Spaziale Italiana European Space Agency - ESA SpaceNews Aerospace Interesting Engineering Aerospace Engineering Wevolver Invitalia Space Exploration Leonardo Space Mechanics INFN ESA Space Solutions Space Exploration NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration #sophiahightech #team #gssi #thales #aerospace #defense #engineering #productdevelopment #cnc #machining #3dprinting #madeinitaly #innovation #3dprint #technology #additivemanufacturing #leadership #eccellenzeitaliane

Electric Propulsion System Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Class (Gridded Ion Engine, Hall Effect Thruster, High Efficiency Multistage Plasma Thruster, Pulsed Plasma Thruster, Others), By Application (Spacecraft, Satellite), Global Economy Insights, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2023 - 2031 IMIR Market Research Pvt. Ltd. Electric Propulsion (EP) is a class of space propulsion which makes use of electrical power to accelerate a propellant by different possible electrical and/or magnetic means. An electrically powered spacecraft propulsion system uses electrical energy to change the velocity of a spacecraft. Most of these kinds of spacecraft propulsion systems work by electrically expelling propellant at high speed.    📚 Request Sample Report 👇https://lnkd.in/dG4Rag_F   📚Top More Key Players Are:👇 ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization Accion Systems Ad Astra Rocket Company Aerojet Rocketdyne Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc The Aerospace Corporation AeroVironment Airbus ARIANESPACE Astrobotic Technology GKN Aerospace Bellatrix Aerospace Blue Canyon Technologies BLUE ORIGIN Boeing Busek - we're hiring! Draper Dynetics, Inc. Exotrail Firefly Aerospace L3Harris Technologies Lockheed Martin Maxar Technologies Mitsubishi Electric Momentus Northrop Grumman OHB System AG Orbital Sciences Corporation is now Orbital ATK! Reaction Engines Rocket Lab RUAG Saab Safran Sierra Nevada Corporation SpaceX #electricpropulsion #system #chandrayaan3 #isro #intellectualmarketinsights #marketresearch #marketresearchreports #northamerica #europe #asiapacific #latinamerica #africa

How the Development of Micro-Channel Heat Exchangers Will Transform Space Exploration We are excited to announce that TWI Thermal Processing Technologies Project Engineer, Alex Russell, will be presenting at the prestigious SPACE PROPULSION CONFERENCE 2024 in Glasgow on 22 May. Alex's presentation will highlight ground-breaking work conducted by TWI alongside project partner, Confluent Research, funded by the European Space Agency - ESA. The focus of this project is to advance technologies that enable reusable launching system engines, paving the way for more sustainable space flight and exploration. 🔎 Presentation Details: 🕙 Time: 10 AM 💡 Topic: 'Development of a Compact Lightweight Micro-Channel Heat Exchanger (MCHX) for Reusable Launch Systems.' For more information about our work in space technologies and how we can assist your projects, please reach out to us at ContactUs@TWI.co.uk Discover more: https://lnkd.in/eQrMgRjM #SpaceIndustry #Space #HeatExchangers #SpacePropulsion #SP2024 Thermal Processing Technologies at TWI | Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF) | Scottish Event Campus (SEC) | Nammo AS | UK Space Agency | International Astronautical Federation

🔔 EikoSim at the forefront of two major aerospace events! We are excited to announce our participation in two upcoming conferences where we will present our work in collaboration with ArianeGroup. This is a great opportunity to showcase our advances in test-simulation data fusion in solid mechanics. 🎤 Aerospace Test and Development Show | Toulouse | September 10-11 Florent Mathieu will present: “Building simulation models credibility: what gain can we expect from test-simulation data fusion in solid mechanics”. This presentation will focus on model validation during the qualification tests of the Dual Launch Structure (DLS), a key component of the Ariane 6 launcher. 🎤 ECSSMET (European Conference on Spacecraft Structures, Materials, and Environmental Testing) | Noordwijk, The Netherlands | September 23-27 Alex Chang will present the same topic, continuing the discussion on enhancing model credibility in space structures. Link to the conferences websites in the comments. Stay tuned for more insights from these exciting events! #Aerospace #Space #Simulation #ModelValidation #EikoSim

The coming launch of the ESA’S Ariane 6 rocket marks an important highlight in Europese’s ambition for autonomous access to space. For the development of Ariane 6, ESA is working with an industrial network of several hundred companies in 13 European countries, led by prime contractor ArianeGroup. As NLR, we are proud to be part of that network. In the period 2014-2020, we equipped the three wind tunnel models for ArianeGroup with a significant amount of static and reference dynamic pressure sensors, related to various stages in the development of the Ariane 6 rocket: - Aerodynamic characteristics of basic layout - Buffeting and acoustic characteristics of detailed aerodynamic shape - Aerodynamic characteristics of detailed aerodynamic shape   The results from the wind tunnel tests performed on the models have delivered the design teams of ArianeGroup valuable data to be able to advance the design over the years.   We wish European Space Agency - ESA, ArianeGroup, ARIANESPACE and CNES and all other parties involved, a very successful launch and first mission on 9 July 2024!   FOLLOW THE MISSION: https://lnkd.in/eNDkdaAp Photo left: wind tunnel model Ariane 6, credits NLR Photo right: Artist's view of the Ariane 6 (A62) Flight FM1, credits ESA - D. Ducros

*ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AND SAFETY IN SPACE MISSIONS* As a mechanical engineer, the recent technical challenges faced by the Boeing Starliner during its mission with astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore underscore the critical importance of safety and reliability in aerospace engineering. The discovery of multiple helium leaks, which are crucial for thruster operation, highlights the need for rigorous testing and robust quality assurance protocols. These leaks, found in the service module, delayed the astronauts' return and emphasized potential gaps in pre-launch inspections. Addressing these issues requires meticulous investigation and corrective measures to prevent future occurrences. This situation showcases the complex interplay between technical precision and safety in space missions. NASA's decision to extend the astronauts' stay on the ISS while engineers work on resolving these problems reflects a prudent approach to ensure crew safety. We all hope for the safe and timely return of Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore to Earth, highlighting the human aspect of these technical endeavors. This incident is a stark reminder of the high stakes in space exploration and the relentless pursuit of engineering excellence necessary to navigate these challenges. By prioritizing comprehensive testing, quality control, and continuous improvement, we can enhance the safety and success of future space missions. This commitment to excellence is essential in advancing aerospace technology and ensuring the reliability of crewed spaceflights. #AerospaceEngineering #SafetyFirst #ContinuousImprovement #SpaceExploration #BoeingStarliner #NASA

For Europe's new rocket Ariane 6 🚀 we supplied the Cardan gimbal mechanism for the upper stage of the Ariane 6 rocket. The mechanism serves as a joint for aligning the engine in the thrust vector control of the rocket's upper stage. The mechanism weighs just ten kilograms. It has to transmit the thrust forces of 15 tons (comparable to the power of a diesel locomotive). It also needs to function flawlessly in the large temperature gradient (200 degrees Celsius) between the cold liquid gas propellant tank and the hot combustion chamber. Ariane 6 is Europe’s new heavy lift launch vehicle replacing its predecessor Ariane 5. The Ariane 6 rocket has a reignitable upper stage allowing it to launch multiple missions on different orbits on a single flight. To learn more, check out the ESA media kit: https://lnkd.in/dQHhHJUG Image: Ariane 6 before wet dress rehearsal Image credit: European Space Agency - ESA, L. Bourgeon