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science5 days ago•5 min saved

Flight Engineers Support NASA's Dragonfly Mission

NASA's Dragonfly mission, set to launch in 2028, involves a car-sized rotorcraft designed to explore Saturn's moon Titan. Extensive testing, including aerodynamic and structural assessments at NASA's Langley Research Center, has validated the rotor design, which is crucial for the mission's success. The project is a collaborative effort involving multiple institutions, aiming to study Titan's diverse environments and potentially find conditions suitable for life.

via NASA (.gov)|

#aerodynamic-testing #dragonfly #nasa

space-exploration2 years ago•5 min saved

NASA's Mars Helicopter: Pushing Boundaries and Inspiring Future Flight

NASA has conducted dual-planet aircraft tests, with advanced rotor testing on Earth and record-breaking flights by the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. This pioneering work in rotorcraft technology is enhancing our understanding of flight in different atmospheric conditions, marking a significant step in Mars exploration. Engineers tested a new rotor for next-generation Mars helicopters on Earth, while Ingenuity achieved new altitude and airspeed records on Mars. The tests aim to improve the performance and capabilities of future Mars helicopters, with the rotor blades reaching near-supersonic speeds during testing. Ingenuity has exceeded expectations, flying 66 times and achieving higher speeds, altitudes, and slower landing speeds than originally designed. Future plans include high-speed flights to gather data for fine-tuning rotorcraft models on Mars.

via SciTechDaily|

#helicopter #ingenuity #mars

space2 years ago•1 min saved

"Mars Helicopter Aims for Speed Record in Upcoming Attempt"

NASA has scheduled the 62nd flight of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter with the goal of achieving a new speed record for rotorcraft on Mars. Originally planned for only five flights, Ingenuity has continued to fly successfully for over two years. The upcoming flight is expected to surpass the previous top speed of 8m/sec and will cover a distance of 268 meters in 119.3 seconds. This comes after Perseverance, another Mars rover, recently set its own speed record by moving 347.7 meters in a single day without human intervention.

via The Register|

#ingenuity-mars-helicopter #mars #nasa

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

Turkish Aerospace Unveils T925 Heavy Helicopter at Paris Air Show.

Turkish Aerospace has unveiled a full-scale mock-up of its T925 11.5-metric-ton heavy rotorcraft at the Paris Air Show. The T925 is part of the company's growing rotorcraft family, which includes the T625 Gokbey twin-engine utility helicopter and two attack helicopters. The T925 is expected to be used for both military and commercial purposes, including passenger transport, offshore energy support, search and rescue, and VIP tasks. The helicopter will likely use the same dynamic systems and engines as the ATAK 2 prototype, which is currently using the Motor Sich TV3-117 turboshaft in flight-testing.

via Aviation Week|

#atak-2 #aviation #paris-air-show