Space
ESA, ArianeGroup PHOEBUS contract paves the way for composite rocket stage development
ArianeGroup to collaborate with MT Aerospace to explore using carbon fiber to lightweight the upper stage of the Ariane 6 launch vehicle.
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Mitsubishi to supply CFRP components for Dymon lunar rover
Mitsubishi CFRP components and thermoplastic materials, as well as technical support will aid the Japan-based private company’s scheduled fall 2021 launch.
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Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo completes third crewed spaceflight
All-composite VSS Unity reached suborbital space at a speed of Mach 3, marking the first human spaceflight from its New Mexico home port, and another step toward commercial operations.
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Stratolaunch completes second test flight
All-composite carrier aircraft successfully flew for three hours and reached an altitude of 14,000 feet in preparation for supporting the upcoming hypersonic testbed vehicle, Talon-A.
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Ingenuity helicopter begins new demonstration phase
Proving its mettle at controlled, powered flight on Mars, Ingenuity’s transition to an operations demonstration phase will bring a new flight envelope, and perform aerial observations for future missions.
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AeroVironment celebrates composite-intensive Ingenuity Helicopter flight on Mars
The AeroVironment team played a key role in developing the helicopter’s carbon fiber airframe and major subsystems.
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NASA selects SpaceX to head human lander development for Artemis moon mission
HLS to act as final mode of transportation to take astronauts to the lunar surface for the Artemis program, with potential future travel to Mars and other destinations.
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NASA Ingenuity helicopter succeeds in historic first flight on Mars
Ingenuity’s two 4-foot-wide carbon fiber and foam core rotor blades successfully interacted with Mars’ gravity and atmosphere, logging a total of 39.1 seconds of flight.
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NASA invites public to join the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter first powered, controlled flight
A livestream confirming Ingenuity’s first flight is targeted for April 12, with a pre- and postflight briefing, live shots and remote live interviews and a series of informal talks as additional media opportunities.
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Virgin Galactic SpaceShip III unveiling to deliver commercial space travel
Manufacturing ramp-up and ground testing for VSS Imagine spaceship within the Virgin Galactic fleet, with glide flights commenced for summer 2021.
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