Design Verification Testing Completed On First MR-104G Engine
For NASA's Orion Spacecraft
Aerojet said Tuesday it has successfully completed vibration,
shock and hot fire design verification testing on its first MR-104G
monopropellant rocket engine planned for use on NASA's Orion
spacecraft. The testing was done in conjunction with Lockheed
Martin and NASA. Twelve 160-lbf thrust MR-104G engines, arranged in
four single-engine pods and four dual-engine pods, provide the full
complement of primary and redundant control required for critical
maneuvers upon a high-speed re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
NASA has expanded its Women@NASA
website to include Aspire 2 Inspire, a new feature aimed at helping
middle school girls explore education and careers in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Company Launches Monthly Industry Analysis Of Emerging
Financial Sector
As the commercial space market matures, it will no doubt attract
investors who are less familiar with the intricacies of the
industry. In an effort to fill that niche, a company called
NewSpace Global (NSG) has launched as an information service
provider offering specific analysis on the NewSpace or commercial
space sector.
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