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NASA's RAVEN SWFT: Revolutionizing Urban Air Mobility with Open-Source Flight Control Innovations

NASA's cutting-edge RAVEN SWFT eVTOL research aircraft is spearheading developments in autonomous flight technology for urban air taxis. Through rigorous testing at Langley Research Center, NASA aims to enhance safety and reliability for future urban air mobility, setting a benchmark by openly sharing their data.

Aug 15

NASA's RAVEN SWFT: Revolutionizing Urban Air Mobility with Open-Source Flight Control Innovations

NASA's eVTOL Drop Test: A Giant Leap for Air Taxi Safety!

NASA recently conducted groundbreaking drop tests involving a full-scale eVTOL air taxi mockup at Langley Research Center, aiming to study how innovative energy-absorbing materials perform under crash conditions. The test, simulating real-world impacts, aids future urban air mobility by providing empirical data for safer designs and robust certification standards.

Aug 6

NASA's eVTOL Drop Test: A Giant Leap for Air Taxi Safety!

NASA and ASRC Federal: A $98 Million Bridge to the Future

NASA has sealed a $98 million bridge contract deal with ASRC Federal System Solutions LLC. This deal ensures uninterrupted financial and project management support while setting the stage for NASA's future endeavors. Discover what this means for the space agency and its trusted partner.

May 24

NASA and ASRC Federal: A $98 Million Bridge to the Future

NASA Partners with ASRC Federal for $98 Million Bridge Contract

NASA has awarded a $98 million bridge contract to ASRC Federal System Solutions LLC. Running for 13 months starting May 24, 2025, the contract aims to provide crucial financial support and project planning at NASA Headquarters, Goddard Space Flight Center, and Langley Research Center.

May 24

NASA Partners with ASRC Federal for $98 Million Bridge Contract

NASA Partners with ASRC Federal for a $98 Million Bridge Contract!

NASA recently awarded a $98 million bridge contract to ASRC Federal System Solutions LLC, ensuring uninterrupted financial and project planning services. Scheduled to begin in May 2025, this contract promises to cover accounting, scheduling, and compliance tasks essential for NASA's continuous mission operations at leading facilities like Goddard and Langley Research Centers.

May 24

NASA Partners with ASRC Federal for a $98 Million Bridge Contract!

NASA's Historic Langley Propeller Research Tunnel: The Wind of Change in Aeronautics

Explore the groundbreaking achievements of NASA's Propeller Research Tunnel at Langley Research Center. Built in 1926, this tunnel was the largest of its time, revolutionizing aeronautical testing with its 20-foot diameter, enabling full-scale propeller and aircraft testing. It served as a launchpad for advancements that shaped modern aviation as we know it.

Jan 17

NASA's Historic Langley Propeller Research Tunnel: The Wind of Change in Aeronautics