Space
ÉireComposites to develop Ireland's first carbon fiber satellite optical instrument
Development and manufacture of three composite stray light baffles for the ESA’s ALTIUS satellite will assist in climate change research.
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NSMSS and CRASTE 2021 event explores advanced materials and technologies for commercial space
The National Space & Missile Materials Symposium (NSMMS) and Commercial and Government Responsive Access to Space Technology Exchange (CRASTE) are two space-focused forums occurring June 21-24, 2021.
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AnalySwift and University of Central Florida work with NASA to develop thin-ply composites
Materials will be characterized and performance modeled for wide array of aircraft and space applications.
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Perseverance rover landing previews touchdown footage
NASA’s Perseverance rover relays a high-resolution still shot of its descent to the surface of Mars. Rover indicates positive health reports.
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Perseverance rover takes one step for composites on Mars
The rover’s successful landing on Feb. 18 begins a two-year science investigation of Mars’ Jezero Crater for ancient microbial life.
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NASA selects Firefly Aerospace for Artemis commercial moon delivery in 2023
Part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander will deliver 10 technology payloads to the moon.
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Northrop Grumman completes rocket motor validation test for Vulcan Centaur
The 63-inch-diameter graphite epoxy motor (GEM 63XL) was developed in partnership with United Launch Alliance to provide the rocket with additional lift capability.
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Virgin Orbit LauncherOne rocket reaches space
Air-launched, liquid-fueled rocket makes historical debut with successfully targeted orbit and 10 NASA NSP payloads deployed.
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Composites design helps nano-sized lunar rover hit big milestones
Developed by Carnegie Mellon University, the ultralight, composites-intensive Iris nano-rover will make its lunar debut later this year.
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Orbex secures $24 million funding round for U.K. space launch
New funding secures roadmap to first launch of composites-intensive Orbex Prime rocket from Sutherland spaceport in Scotland.
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