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2024: NASA Armstrong Prepares for Future Innovative Research Efforts
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NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is preparing today for tomorrow’s mission. Supersonic flight, next generation aircraft, advanced…

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NASA Runs X-59 Engine with Maximum Afterburner for First Time
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NASA completed the first maximum afterburner engine run test on its X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft on Dec. 12. The…

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NASA, Notre Dame Connect Students to Inspire STEM Careers
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High school students in Indiana are contributing to NASA’s groundbreaking research to develop quieter, more fuel-efficient aircraft engines. Their learning…

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NASA Flight Rerouting Tool Curbs Delays, Emissions
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It’s the holiday season — which means many are taking to the skies to join their loved ones. If you’ve…

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Atmospheric Probe Takes Flight
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On Oct. 22, 2024, the latest iteration of an atmospheric probe developed by researchers at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center…

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Ames Engineers Recognized as Technology Rising Stars at Women of Color STEM Conference
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In October 2024, Michelle Dominguez and Dorcas Kaweesa from the Ames Aeromechanics Office were each awarded as a “Technology Rising…

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Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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The most effective way to prove a new idea is to start small, test, learn, and test again. A team…

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NASA Moves Drone Package Delivery Industry Closer to Reality
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Package delivery drones are coming to our doorsteps in the future, and NASA wants to make sure that when medication…

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NASA Accelerates Space Exploration, Earth Science for All in 2024
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With a look back at 2024, NASA is celebrating its many innovative and inspiring accomplishments this year including for the…

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NASA to Test Technology for X-59’s Unique Shock Wave Measurements
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Lee esta historia en Español aquí. NASA will soon test advancements made on a key tool for measuring the unique “sonic…

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NASA Invites Media to Administrator Flight in Electra Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
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NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will fly in aircraft manufacturer Electra’s EL2 Goldfinch experimental prototype aircraft on Sunday, Dec. 8. Members…

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NASA Flips Efficient Wing Concept for Testing
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Upside down can be right side up. That’s what NASA researchers determined for tests of an efficient wing concept that…

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NASA Experts Share Inspiring Stories of Perseverance to Students
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In celebration of National Aviation History Month, experts from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, spoke with middle…

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An Electronic Traffic Monitor for Airports 
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Ground traffic management program saves passengers and airlines time while cutting fuel costs

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Dr. Misty Davies – American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) 2024 Fellow
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In May 2024, Dr. Misty Davies joined the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Class of 2024 Fellows at…

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NASA’s X-66 Sustainable Aircraft Model Sails Through First Wind Tests
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At NASA, each project has milestones to ensure everything stays on track. The agency’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project recently…

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Media Invited to Learn About NASA, GE Aerospace Contrails Flight Tests
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Media are invited to learn about a unique series of flight tests happening in Virginia in partnership between NASA and…

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NASA Engineer Carries Indigenous Roots into New Aviation Era
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Growing up outside of Philadelphia, Abigail Reigner spent most of her childhood miles away from where her family called home,…

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Six Ways Supercomputing Advances Our Understanding of the Universe
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At NASA, high-end computing is essential for many agency missions. This technology helps us advance our understanding of the universe…

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NASA Funds New Studies Looking at Future of Sustainable Aircraft
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Picture yourself at an airport a few decades from now. What does your airliner look like? It’s more efficient, with…

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NASA Armstrong Builds Sensor Pod for Autonomous Flight
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The design and build of a unique NASA pod, produced to advance computer vision for autonomous aviation, was recently completed…

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Math, Mentorship, Motherhood: Behind the Scenes with NASA Engineers
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published on February 22, 2024. Engineering is a huge field with endless applications. From…

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X-59 Fires Up its Engine for First Time on its Way to Takeoff
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Lee esta historia en español aquí. NASA’s Quesst mission marked a major milestone with the start of tests on the…

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NASA Knows – How Can I Get Involved With NASA Research?
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NASA provides a variety of pathways for those outside the agency to contribute to authentic and meaningful research. Whether you’re…

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NASA Brings Drone and Space Rover to Air Show
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Lee esta historia en Español aquí. In September, the three NASA centers in California came together to share aerospace innovations with…

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NASA and Partners Scaling to New Heights in Air Traffic Management
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NASA, in partnership with AeroVironment and Aerostar, recently demonstrated a first-of-its-kind air traffic management concept that could pave the way…

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NASA’s C-130 Aircraft En Route to India in Support of NISAR Mission
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NASA’s globetrotting C-130 Hercules team is carrying out a cargo transport mission to Bengaluru, India, in support of the NASA-ISRO…

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NASA Pilots Add Perspective to Research
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NASA research pilots are experts on how to achieve the right flight-test conditions for experiments and the tools needed for…

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NASA Spotlight: Felipe Valdez, an Inspiring Engineer
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Lee esta historia en español aquí. Felipe Valdez is someone who took advantage of every possible opportunity at NASA, working…

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A Serendipitous NASA Family Reunion
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Lee esta historia en español aquí. Growing up in Puerto Rico, Yomayra Cruz-Diaz didn’t imagine that one day she would…

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