Aerospace & Defense Roundup: Nov, 11

November 12, 2019

SpaceX Sends 60 More Starlink Satellites To Orbit

Credit: SpaceX

The Falcon 9 launch—the company’s first since August and 11th for the year—was the fourth flight for the rocket being used and demonstrated the first reuse of a payload fairing.

 

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USAF Incorporates VR At Helo Schoolhouse

Credit: Lockheed Martin

The U.S. Air Force is using virtual reality technology for helicopter pilot training to increase throughput as it prepares for the arrival of the HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter.

 

 

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Sizing NASA’s Future Spacesuits

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Retired five-time NASA space shuttle astronaut Bonnie Dunbar leads an effort she describes as “a bit science fiction” to improve future spacesuits.

 

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NASA, Roscosmos Prepare For Reduced ISS Operations

Credit: NASA

As key crewed flight tests of Boeing’s CST-100 and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon slip into 2020, NASA is taking measures to ensure it maintains a minimal U.S. presence aboard the International Space Station.

 

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Embraer Reshuffles Executive Ranks

Credit: Embraer

Embraer’s board of directors has elected Antonio Carlos Garcia to be its new finance chief.

 

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