Some of these aircraft can fly nonstop for up to 15 hours.
NASA Supports Wildland Fire Technology Demonstration
Advancements in NASA’s airborne technology have made it possible to gather localized wind data and assess its impacts on smoke and fire behavior. This information could improve wildland fire decision making and enable operational agencies to better allocate firefighters and resources. A small team from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is demonstrating […]
A super day
Wednesday 3rd April was Autism day and we had a special, day with just Thomas running and events at Wansford geared towards the day. Had a number of people who had visited come up on the webcam chat saying how much they had enjoyed it. Well done to all those involved I am sure there …
University Student Research Challenge (USRC) Awards
University Student Research Challenge (USRC) seeks to challenge students to propose new ideas/concepts that are relevant to NASA Aeronautics. USRC will provide students, from accredited U.S. colleges or universities, with grants for their projects and with the challenge of raising cost share funds through a crowdfunding campaign. The process of creating and implementing a crowdfunding […]
Artemis II Insignia Honors All
The four astronauts who will be the first to fly to the Moon under NASA’s Artemis campaign have designed an emblem to represent their mission that references both their distant destination and the home they will return to. The crew unveiled their patch in this April 2, 2025, photo. The crew explained the patch’s symbolism, […]