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NASA seeks innovative designs for Mars sample retrieval

April 24, 2024
NASA soon will solicit architecture proposals from industry that could return samples in the 2030s, and lowers cost, risk, and mission complexity.
Sensors

Safran Optics1 to build vehicle inertial navigation systems (INS) in GPS-denied and RF jamming environments

April 24, 2024
The Geonyx inertial navigation family integrates the company's HRG Crystal gyroscope, which offers precise pointing accuracy under harsh conditions.
Commercial Aerospace

How military aircraft and business jets are looking to each other for inspiration

April 24, 2024
The two high-flying counterparts share more than meets the eye—to the benefit of both, Basem Wasef writes for the Robb Report.
Power

Weatherproof electronics enclosures for rapid-deployment corrosive environments introduced by Transtector

The enclosures are made of high-impact, UV-resistant polycarbonate. Their lids feature nonmetallic hinges for quick removal and reattachment.
Power

Microchip introduces integrated actuation power solution for electric aircraft

April 23, 2024
Microchip introduces configurable family of companion driver boards using its Hybrid Power Drive modules available in silicon carbide (SiC) or silicon (Si) technology.