Ames Research Center
NASA Next-Generation Solar Sail Boom Technology Ready for Launch
Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes
Sailing through space might sound like something out of science fiction, but the concept is no longer limited to books or the ...
The Heat is On! NASA’s “Flawless” Heat Shield Demo Passes the Test
Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes
A little more than a year ago, a NASA flight test article came screaming back from space at more than 18,000 mph, ...
Modeling Turbofan Engines to Understand Aircraft Noise
Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes
Airplane engines are loud – just ask anyone who lives near an airport. Increased air traffic from next-generation aircraft has the potential ...
