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Illinois researchers to kick off new phase of program to explore space-based manufacturing - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) #illinois #illinoismanufacturing #spaceindustry #space #spacemanufacturing #missionillinois #darpa https://lnkd.in/eNapH-GH

The F-35 program, which is the United States Department of Defense's (DOD) most ambitious and costly weapon system, is estimated to cost over $2 trillion to buy, operate, and sustain over its lifetime. These costs are largely made up of development and procurement costs which comprise $442 billion. The sustainment costs, also referred to as operating and support costs, comprise the other $1.58 trillion. The sustainment cost estimates have increased 44 percent, from about $1.1 trillion in 2018 to about $1.58 trillion in 2023. The DOD currently estimates the United States Air Force will pay $6.6 million annually to operate and sustain each individual aircraft. This continues to be well above the $4.1 million original target. The HYPERLiner (TM) is manufactured and operates at a fraction of the F-35 costs. #hyperfast #HYPERIANAerospace #airsupremacy #NGAD #hypersonic #missiles #usnavy #airforce #usarmy #spaceforce #HYPERJet #HYPERMissile #HYPERBomber #HYPERLiner #hydrogen #aerospace #spaceflight #airsuperiority #NASA #BLACKSTAR

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✍️ NASA has taken the next step toward verifying the airworthiness for its quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft with the completion of a milestone review that will allow it to progress toward flight. A Flight Readiness Review board composed of independent experts from across NASA has completed a study of the X-59 project team’s approach to safety for the public and staff during ground and flight testing. The review board looked in detail at the project team’s analysis of potential hazards, focusing on safety and risk identification. Flight Readiness Review is the first step in the flight approval process. The board’s work will provide the X-59 team with insights and recommendations toward systems checkouts on the ground and first flight. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02yFqHR0 #manufacturer #bostoncenterless #manufacturing #contractmanufacturing #machining #manufacturers #manufacturingindustry #industrial #industrialmanufacturing #aerospace #defense

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What Might Have Been - Canceled 61 Years Ago: Launch of a Martin Titan III rocket taking a USAF Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar (“Dynamic Soaring”) manned spaceplane into polar orbit. The single-crew member, maneuverable and reusable spaceplane would have placed the U.S. well ahead in space technology by the late 1960s. The X-20 featured cross-orbit maneuverability that no other space vehicle could replicate. This timing-inclination capability, combined with polar orbit reconnaissance operations out of Vandenberg AFB, would not provide our adversaries with an early warning of an overpass. Additionally, the X-20 was capable of an immediate return to base on a runway would enable rapid evaluation of collected data and preparation for another mission. The X-20 program was progressing in all aspects when surprisingly, SECDEF Robert McNamara cancelled it on Dec. 10, 1963. In addition, a technology demonstrator was not approved as is routinely done in X-Plane programs. Imagine what our space technology capabilities could have been today. A technique that could have been tested during the 1960s is now being done. The Pentagon announced on October 10, 2024, that the autonomous USSF Boeing X-37B OTV would begin executing a series of “dynamic aerobraking” maneuvers across multiple orbital regimes. At low orbit, the OTV conducted a series of maneuvers employing atmospheric drag to allow it to shift orbit while limiting fuel use. USSF officials have identified on-orbit maneuvering as a critical capability needed to conduct counterspace operations and to better protect and defend U.S. space assets. Erik Simonsen Illustration

Rakon’s MRO Subsystem Selected by German Aerospace Center (DLR) for International Space Station Mission Read more: https://ow.ly/FSIX50Ucv1e #aerospace #space #satellite #oscillator #gnss #timing

What would you do with unlimited budget? Some of us might remember a time when we were part of an era when aerospace ambitions knew no bounds. During the Cold War, NASA and other US agencies enjoyed substantial funding that enabled the development of ambitious and experimental projects. The Ryan X-13 Vertijet, designed in the 1950s, was a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) jet aircraft. It showcased the feasibility of VTOL technology for jet fighters but was ultimately deemed impractical for military use. The General Dynamics F-16XL, an experimental variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, featured a cranked-arrow delta wing, which improved its performance in terms of range, payload, and fuel efficiency. Despite its impressive capabilities, the F-16XL lost out to the F-15E Strike Eagle in the Enhanced Tactical Fighter competition. The Grumman X-29, developed in the 1980s, featured forward-swept wings and advanced composite materials. Its design provided exceptional maneuverability and demonstrated the potential of forward-swept wing technology. However, the complexity and cost of such designs limited their practical application in mainstream military aircraft. These projects, among others, highlight a period when the combination of generous funding and a strong emphasis on innovation allowed US aerospace agencies to push the boundaries of technology. They explored radical concepts that, while not always leading to mass production, significantly advanced aeronautical knowledge and influenced future aircraft designs. What can we learn from this? If you love space and want to be in on the breaking inside conversations in the space economy, feel free to subscribe to my newsletter, Trailblazers. It’s the fastest-growing space newsletter and it’s free! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gfpUsDDC 🎥 Credit: we.love.jets on IG (remixed) #space #aerospace #technology #innovation #funding #creativity #NASA

What Might Have Been - Canceled 61 Years Ago: A conceptual USAF Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar reusable manned spaceplane in polar orbit during the late 1960s. The single-crew member, maneuverable and reusable spaceplane would have placed the U.S. well ahead in space technology by the late 1960s. The X-20 featured cross-orbit maneuverability that no other space vehicle could replicate. This timing-inclination capability, combined with polar orbit reconnaissance operations out of Vandenberg AFB, would not provide our adversaries with an early warning of an overpass. Additionally, the X-20 was capable of an immediate return to base on a runway would enable rapid evaluation of collected data and preparation for another mission. The X-20 program was progressing in all aspects when surprisingly, SECDEF Robert McNamara cancelled it on Dec. 10, 1963. In addition, a technology demonstrator was not approved as is routinely done in X-Plane programs. Imagine what our space technology capabilities could have been today. A technique that could have been tested during the 1960s is now being done. The Pentagon announced on October 10, 2024, that the autonomous USSF Boeing X-37B OTV would begin executing a series of “dynamic aerobraking” maneuvers across multiple orbital regimes. At low orbit, the OTV conducted a series of maneuvers employing atmospheric drag to allow it to shift orbit while limiting fuel use. USSF officials have identified on-orbit maneuvering as a critical capability needed to conduct counterspace operations and to better protect and defend U.S. space assets.  Erik Simonsen Illustration

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