Space

Aerospace 14 May 2019

Basalt fiber composite design wins NASA 3D Printed Habitat Challenge

New York-based AI SpaceFactory’s MARSHA prototype uses automation and composites to create a stronger, more durable space habitat.

Aerospace 10 May 2019

Blue Origin unveils Blue Moon lunar lander, vision for space

The Blue Moon lunar lander is reportedly capable of delivering multiple metric tons of payload to the lunar surface based on configuration and mission.

Sustainability 9 May 2019

Carbon fiber satellite communication antennas offer higher performance

New carbon fiber composite satellite communication antennas from Calian SED are designed to offer improved performance by reducing structural distortions that can arise with legacy ground systems comprised of steel or aluminum.

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Defense 7 May 2019

Space: The next frontier and battleground

CW Editor-in-Chief Jeff Sloan reflects on the goals outlined leaders for space travel at the 35th Space Symposium – exploration, commercial travel and military defense among them – and the role of composites in the vehicles under development to reach them.

Space 1 May 2019

AeroVironment assembles first HAWK30 solar-powered aircraft

The composites-intensive HAWK30 solar-powered unmanned aircraft features solar panels on the wings and has been designed to fly at high altitudes for long periods of time.

Out of Autoclave 29 Apr 2019

Reusable vacuum bags go digital

CAD-guided casting boosts precision, utility of reusable vacuum bags.

Aerospace 24 Apr 2019

Ultra-long endurance UAV flies using variable-buoyancy propulsion

Researchers at University of the Highlands and Islands successfully test prototype unmanned aerial vehicle that uses rising-and-diving motion to propel itself forward as it glides on carbon fiber wings.

Aerospace 19 Apr 2019

Blue Origin to utilize historic NASA test stand for rocket engine testing

Under a Commercial Space Launch Act agreement, Blue Origin will upgrade and refurbish Test Stand 4670, at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center to support BE-3U and BE-4 rocket engine testing.

Aerospace 17 Apr 2019

35th Space Symposium puts emphasis on collaboration, U.S. leadership in space

High-profile speakers at the 35th Space Symposium emphasized the need to increase collaboration with commercial entities and foreign partners to maintain U.S. dominance in space.