Aerospace Links December 2019
Astronomers discover never seen before three supermassive
black holes in single galaxy system.
Astronomers may have found a neutron star that has been
hidden in a dust cloud for thirty years after a witnessed supernova event
Simulation shows that planets like Earth may be rather
common in our galaxy
Artemis space capsule takes a road trip.
We need to learn a whole lot more about black holes
NASA’s inspector general report critical of SpaceX and
Boeing efforts to build next human transport vehicles for operation in space.
Cost over-runs especially concerning.
Blue Origin expansion encompasses multiple construction
sites across the US
Chinese astronomers discover stellar black hole
The study of unusual long landslides on Mars may reveal the
science behind similar slides that could potentially occur on Earth in the
future
Crash site of India’s lunar lander located by NASA with the
help of an Indian engineer who studied before and after images of the Moon’s
surface.
Boeing reschedules test flight of Starliner capsule to
International Space Station to December 19th.
Astronauts complete 3rd spacewalk to restore
function of Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer a critical research instruments that
studies cosmic rays and other complexities of the universe.
Parker solar probe unpeels multiple layers of new information
about the solar wind; new explanations required.
SpaceX plans to complete required tests of its updated
parachute system for crewed Dragon capsule by the end of the year with plans
for manned flights to the International Space Station by early in 2020
Complex mission to Mars being planned by NASA and European
Space Agency with goal of returning Martian soil samples to Earth. First stage
of 3-part mission will be a NASA rover launch in 2020.
With all the problems facing humans on Earth is investment
in space and landing people on Mars worth it?
Another company, Rocket Lab is making progress in developing
a re-useable launch vehicle
Launch day dress rehearsal a success for Boeing and NASA.
Stage set for unmanned launch before the end of the year
Plans currently on the drawing board make it seems likely
that there will be traffic jams between a constellations of satellites in low
Earth orbit.
Osiris-REx probe may answer eruptions on asteroid and return
samples to Earth
Influence of SpaceX over the last decade reviewed
Northrop-Grumman secures first customer for its new OmegA
medium/heavy lift rocket slated for first flight in 2021.
NASA charts water and ice locations and depth below surface.
This is important data for possible future manned exploration missions.
SpaceX set to launch the start of what will become a
constellation of nanosatellites.
Unmanned launch of Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule scheduled
for December 20. First crew launch will be in 2020.
First electrical powered seaplane makes flight off
Vancouver, BC.
New European Space Agency telescope will continue to search
for and categorize exoplanets.
Chilean telescope shows history of star formation in Milky
Way shows energetic burst of activity a billion years ago.
Experimental supersonic jet, designated the X-59 has been
cleared for final assembly by NASA with first flight possible in 2021.
Large NASA budget shortfall for development of human lunar
lander may wreak havoc with 2024 timetable
Rocket Lab to construct second New Zealand launch pad.
Airbus delivers wide body A350 aircraft with touchscreen
technology option.
SpaceX successful in 10 test flight of it parachute system
for its new manned space capsule. Next critical test of rocket powered escape
system scheduled for January 2020. If this test is successful then SpaceX may
be on track for first manned launch in mid-year.
Boeing regroups after timer failure that prevented
successful test of Starliner capsule. Capsule did land successfully in New
Mexico. US awaits answers from NASA about first manned capsule launch. Either
Boeing or SpaceX will probably be cleared for flight sometime next year.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/boeing-saved-starliner-spaceship-disaster-203352740.html
