Opening Space Research. Dreams, Technology, and Scientific Discovery
Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Special Publications Series. Opening Space Research: Dreams, Technology, and Scientific Discovery is George Ludwig's account of the early development of space-based electromagnetic physics, with a focus on the first U.S. space launches and the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts. Narrated by the person who developed many of the instruments for the early Explorer spacecraft during the 1950s and participated directly in the scientific research, it draws heavily upon the author's voluminous collection of laboratory notes and other papers, upon the Van Allen archive, and upon a wide array of other sources. This book presents very detailed discussions of historic events in a highly readable (semitechnical), first-person form. More than that, though, Opening Space Research brings to the forefront the entire team of scientists who made these accomplishments possible, providing an extensive index of names to enhance and complete the historical record. Authoritative and unique, this book will be of interest to space scientists, science historians, and anyone interested in space history and the first U.S. space launches.
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The longest aircraft in the world has been unveiled at an airfield in Cardington, England, from where the great airships of the 1920s flew.
Originally developed for the US military, the 300ft (91m) helium-filled hybrid Airlander project was scrapped owing to budget cuts.
Now the giant aircraft is being brought back to life by a British company which plans to build hundreds of the environmentally friendly craft for passengers and cargo.
The current aircraft can carry a load of 1225kg for up to 21 days, but on shorter flights could take up to 5 tonnes. Aircraft still on the drawing board may be able to carry 50 tonnes or more.


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Aerospace Coatings Market
Global Aerospace Coatings Market by Resin Type (Polyurethanes and Epoxy), by End-User (Commercial, Military and General Aviation), by Application (Exterior and Interior), by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World) - Forecast to 2022
Global Aerospace Coating Market is significantly pervading the end-user industries and is estimated to grow at CAGR 7 % from 2016 to 2022 (forecast period), Market Research Future (MRFR) reports. Aerospace
provide corrosion protection, protection from the sun, repel fog and ultra-violet rays, and resist abrasion of aircraft surfaces. It plays an integral role in improving service life and reducing production and maintenance cost of various aircraft.
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To enhance the service of various airlines, aviation industries are now introducing this aerospace coating technique. In regular aircrafts, this coating is used for parts such as horizontal stabilizers, vertical fins, wings fairings and engine cowlings. In military aviation, the coating is used for radar panels, avionic racking, and rotor blade boxes. Increasing defense expenditure of various industries can be a driving factor for the growth of this market. Continuous demand from military and defense sectors is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period.
However, in recent times, powder coating has gathered much momentum, in comparison to regular
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owing to its eco-friendly nature. This could defer the expected growth rate of the global aerospace coating market.
The trend of chrome-free and high-performance coatings has gained tractions due to its use by prominent manufacturers. Chromates are carcinogens. Although there is no hard and fast rule regarding the usage of chrome-free colors, most of the manufacturers are opting for chrome-free ones. For instance, AkzoNobel in this matter has made an indelible impact. This new technology is lowering the cost of maintenance further and is now becoming a better alternative for many manufacturers.
The Global Aerospace Coatings Market can be segmented by Resin Type, End-User and Application.
Resin-type segmentation includes polyurethanes and epoxy. Polyurethanes are mostly used in the market. Its resistance to weather, abrasion, stains, chemicals and UV radiations is behind its stellar performance in the Global Aerospace Coatings Market. This segment is also touted to grow fastest in the forecast period.
Commercial aviation, military aviation, and general aviation are major market end-users. Among these, commercial aviation accounts for the most significant market share. The rise in passengers, cargo transportation, and a steep increase in the number of airplanes in the commercial sector can contribute to the growth of Global Aerospace Coatings Market in years to come.
Major applications include exterior and interior. Exterior application hauls the maximum market share as it is more needed for
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the exterior surface of aircraft to protect it from deterioration, erosion, and cracking.
Region-specific analysis segments the market in four zones, namely North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest-of-the-World (RoW).
The Asia Pacific market is touted to generate significant revenue by 2022. Emerging economies, such as India, Singapore, China, South Korea, Vietnam, and others have increased their aviation expenditure. Prominent industries are also creating a demand for this
by setting up new factories in this region. These factors can boost the market demand in the coming years.
North America records the maximum revenue generated from this market as the key manufacturers are mostly from this region. As a plus, Boeing has introduced new aircraft fuelling the demand further and boosting the Global Aerospace Coating Market. The US had framed National Space Policy for the promotion of investment in the aerospace industry which in turn is going to propel the market growth.
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The Enterprise Today
Arzamassky Priborostroitelny Zavod was founded by order of the Minister of Aircraft Industry of the USSR №176 dated May 6, 1957. The first product was released on May 22, 1957 and this date is considered to be the date of the factory foundation.
Number of employees is about 6 thousand.
General Director is Oleg V. Lavrichev.
JSC “Arsamassky Priborostroitelny Zavod Imeni Plandina” is one of the leading enterprises of defense industry complex of the country. This is the factory of international renown manufacturing instruments for aircraft, rocket, space industries as well as a wide range of civilian production. During more than half a century history the enterprise has accumulated a huge experience in design and manufacture of gyro instruments, control systems, airborne computers, control actuators, check and calibration complexes, as well as metering and medical equipment.
Satisfaction of consumer requirements of high-technology products due to production upgrading, improvement of quality characteristics and differentiation of the products being manufactured provides execution of the “APZ” production potential and competitive advantages: great manufacturing capabilities, extensive laboratory and test infrastructure, exceptional staff.Range of Application of the Manufactured Products:
- control systems for aircraft and space industries
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Prospects for the Enterprise Development:
Development of new types of innovative products, productivity enhancement, efficiency improvement of the investments made, increase of quality control and further development of scientific and research activity. The strategic task is to create a stable long-term business and ramp it up.


The day has finally come Capreol is joining the space race.
Okay, that’s a bit of an overstatement … but not as much as you might think. According to local media (and their own website) the new owners of St. Mary’s school, Deltion Innovations Ltd., is hoping to take “one giant leap for mankind” and is pulling our town into orbit by association.
NASA’s long-harboured plan to return to the moon perhaps with a permanent base hinges on mining the lunar surface. Carrying air and fuel for a long stay is costly, but making both while on the moon? Not so much. That’s where Deltion (an award winning mining equipment design company) comes in developing innovative machines to work in space.
Creating “Unique” mining equipment is nothing new for the Deltion team, they’ve spent years specializing in small, efficient, light weight systems for extreme environments … both planetary and non-terrestrial (aka. off Earth).
Deltion is working alongside NASA and the Canadian Space Agency to design and build new drilling technologies as part of the planned 2018 Lunar Resource Prospector Mission. Other machines are capable of clearing debris (think Moon Plough) and lifting rocks (like a lunar backhoe) necessary steps prior to a permanent stay either by remote control or via pre-programmed orders
The dream doesn’t stop with visiting the moon. Mars is the next logical step in human expansion. The same harsh realities face Martian colonization the impracticality of carrying air and fuel, the hostile environment, working at long distance only magnified a hundred-fold. Deltion is looking to the moon, Mars, and even … beyond.
The Holy Grail of space mining lies even further out. Metal-rich asteroids, several of which lie between Mars and Jupiter, hold immense promise. Rare earth metals (like Platinum current market value $1400+) may be so plentiful that they could supply all human needs for centuries, possibly millennia. It’s just a matter of getting there and doing what the Sudbury area excels at ripping mineral wealth from rock.
So what if these particular rocks are travelling through space, free from the constraints of earth’s gravity? That’s merely a detail … one NASA (and to a lesser extent the CSA) is working to overcome.
It won’t happen tomorrow or even the day after, but someday humanity will begin making use of space as more than a tourist destination and science lab. Just as industry made Northern Ontario (trapping, lumber, mining, etc.) it will fundamentally change how we approach space. And Deltion Innovations LTd. along with its new hometown of Capreol! is getting in on the ground floor.


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Interested in being a part of the next generation of JetBlue? You've come to the right place.
JetBlue is committed to finding the best talent to join our ranks and become professional pilots for our airline . One of the unique ways we are accomplishing this goal is with the University Gateway Program. Launched in 2007, the program provides aviation students with a unique pathway, from their undergraduate studies all the way to becoming a first officer for JetBlue, providing steps along the way for building flight time and experience.
The relationship between students accepted into the University Gateway program begins during their sophomore year at a participating aviation university. The program, lasting for seven years, involves graduating from the AABI Accredited University, becoming a Certified Flight Instructor at the student’s University, flying as a Captain for Cape Air to gain flight time and valuable pilot in command experience and ends with a final interview with JetBlue.
After graduating, build experience as a Flight Instructor for your university.
Spend your summer working for JetBlue or Cape Air as a College Crew intern.
Build flight time and experience as a Captain for Cape Air or ExpressJet.
After attending a Jet Transition Course, you'll complete a final First Officer interview.
The University Gateway Program provides undergraduate pilots the opportunity to work as interns at Cape Air or JetBlue. Upon graduation, they gain valuable experience as Certified Flight Instructors for their university. From there, these aviators will join Cape Air as pilots gaining flight time and experience flying scheduled passenger service, as a Captain.
After meeting the competitive hiring requirements at JetBlue, program participants will complete a jet transition course and attend a final interview to become a First Officer.
In order to be eligible for the University Gateway Program, students must:
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JERUSALEM, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- An Israeli technology company has developed a tiny, watch-shaped satellite transmitter to locate people lost in areas uncovered by cellular networks, the Israel Space Agency said Wednesday.
The transmitter, developed by Mobit Telecom company in cooperation with the German Aerospace Center, is light, compact, easy-to-wear and expected to cost just 4200 U.S. dollars.
The new "watch" does not depend on the GPS navigation system, which requires outdoor transmission and does not get signals in remote areas.
In the normal mode, the new device sends its location to Argos satellite system once every few hours, while an emergency transmission goes to Cospas-Sarsat satellite system.


The future of our economy
Our Plan for Moon Mining
We want to be the first private company to start mining useful resources on the Moon. These resources could be sent over to our planet or be used on the Moon to sustain a colony in the future.
We are planning to send the first unmanned mission to the Moon in 2017. The mission will involve sending a robot to explore the surface and collect samples to see potential places for mining.
We have a 4 year plan to set up a full mining operation on the Moon that will provide many resources to Earth
To start mining on the Moon we would first have to launch a robot to explore the surface for the most optimal place for mining to occure. After we find an exact location we would start working on robots that would be able to mine the resources found there like Helium-3 and other valuable metals. They can then be stored on the moon for a later launch back to Earth.
After the resources come back to Earth they cab be used in various ways. Helium-3 wpuld be able to power fusion reactors. 40 tonnes of Helium-3 could power the whole of United States for over a year. This new non-radiactive resource is essential for the future of our planet. The Moon has an abundance of raw materials that humanity relies on. Much like Earth, it is composed of silicate rocks and metals that are differentiated between a geochemically distinct layers. These consist of is iron-rich inner core, and iron-rich fluid outer core, a partially molten boundary layer, and a solid mantle and crust. Other possible lunar materials which might conceivably be economically imported to the Earth include platinum group elements (currently valued at between $20,000 and $50,000 per kilo) extracted from iron meteorites that may have survived impact with the lunar surface, and materials (for example, economically valuable rare-earth elements which are known to be concentrated in some regions of the Moon) could be taken to Earth for use in different products and projects.
The Moon could also serve as a great launching site for heavy metals and other resources. Due to its low gravity it reduces the amount of energy needed for a launch of a rocket. Here is where we can set up a launch bay to send all the materials back to Earth
Our global civilisation is already highly dependent on Earth-orbiting satellites for communications, navigation, weather forecasting and resource management, and this reliance is likely to increase. The high costs of these activities are largely dictated by high launch costs, and by the fact that failed satellites cannot currently be repaired or replenished in orbit. The availability of resources obtained from the weaker gravity conditions of the Moon would help mitigate these obstacles to further economic development in Earth orbit. Near-term lunar exports to a cis-lunar infrastructure could include the supply of hydrogen and oxygen as rocket fuel/oxidiser.
In addition, lunar surface rocks and soils are rich in potentially useful but heavy (and thus expensive to launch from Earth) raw materials such as magnesium, aluminium, silicon, iron and titanium. Therefore, as the lunar industrial infrastructure is gradually built up, the Moon may be able to provide more sophisticated products to Earth-orbiting facilities. Examples might include titanium and aluminium alloys for structural components, and silicon-based photovoltaic cells for solar power. The key business case for sourcing these materials on the Moon is simple. It takes about 20 times less energy to launch a given mass from the surface of the Moon into Earth orbit compared to launching it from the Earth’s surface to Earth orbit.
2017First Moon landingLanding the first robot on the moon to sample the rocks and explore the future mining site
2018Starting the mining operationStart mining the Moon for Helium-3 and other useful resources
2019Sending resources back to EarthSending Helium-3 and other useful resources back to Earth
2020Setting up a colonyPreapring the Moon for the future colony
A Colony on the Moon
After 2020 there is a possibility to make the first cosmic colony. As the mining operations will increase a colony on the Moon will be essential. It could be used as the first step to spread the humanities influence over our Solar System. The colony would have people going to the Moon and back bringing essentials for human life on the moon.
Mining fuel from the lunar surface could make going back to the moon economically viable. Data from the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) suggest that water ice may be plentiful on the moon, especially near the poles. That's important because water can be broken down into hydrogen and oxygen; hydrogen is a rocket propellant, and oxygen helps out in the combustion process. (Leftover oxygen would also, conveniently, provide breathing air for astronauts.)


Sunday, April 17, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Free Flying during Midwest HG Comp is permissible each day.
1) Any time before “open window” time with full “competition launch crew” assistance
2) After “open window” only if “competition launch crew” give permission
3) Any time after “closing window” time with full “competition launch crew” assistance
- Towing Altitude,
1) Free Flying maximum towing altitude is the same as all comp pilots max towing altitude.These rules are mandatory during open window time.
2) No maximum towing altitude before and after “open window” time.
1) Free Flying Pilots will be charging $25 for first 2000ft and $10 per each additional 1000ft
Thursday, January 27, 2011
- If any pilot from list of 40 pilots will resign, we will pull next pilot from waiting list who already paid entry fee.
- If you are on the waiting list, and you want to avoid pay high entry fee, please send payment before February 17, 2011.
- All your paid money will be refundable in 100% if we will not be able to find the spot on competitors list for you. Money will be send back to you just after competition end.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
A 2 week competition with 1 break day (wow)
Some friends of ours are there (Go Bun)


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E-flite Series of Radio Control Planes deliver performance and pounding excitement to Pilots
The E-flite Carbon-Z Scimitar is true complacency for the RC pilot who desires flight performance and adrenaline pounding excitement previously thought impossible from a conventional aircraft platform.
The RC airplanes fantasy-scale Carbon-Z Scimitar, created apart world aerobatic champion Quique Somenzini, bursts open the performance envelope with an evolutionary tailless swept wing. At the heart of the advanced Carbon-Z Scimitar is a specially tuned Q-Power orderliness harnessed inside a revolutionary single-axis, vectored-thrust screw system. In combination with the precision of carbon rod hinged elevons furthermore twin rudders, a refreshing level regarding maneuverability can be explored after less than an evening’s morality of assembly time.
Its features are as follows:
* Dual rudder and vectored-thrust control on the yaw axis
* Exceptionally strong and lightweight Carbon-Z structure
* Digital high-speed servos installed
* Single screw access to the electronic equipment
* Effective front and side RC airplanes cooling inlets with interior venting
* High-quality socket-head hardware throughout
* Distinctive colour intrigue for predominant visibility
* Ready to accept optional E-flite electric retracts
* All components, including the busybody and control surfaces, are easily replaceable
Several spare planes under this category are:
E-flite P-40 Warhawk 300 ARF
On paper, the P-40 was outclassed by many of the foes it faced. Their exploits made the iconic shark-toothed grin about the “Flying Tigers” a symbol regarding victory for the Allies and cause for concern to part enemy pilot that encountered it.
E-flite has captured the spirit of the Flying Tigers in this fun-to-fly re-creation of the P-40 that goes together fast and is small enough to fly in the park. RC airplanes also comes equipped for a factory-installed 300 BL out runner motor that will provide plenty of power for aerobatics like loops and rolls. It’s simple 3-channel control setup means you only need to buy two servos – one for aileron and one for elevator – making it even more affordable to get flying. When you’re hardly flying, you can show off its scale looks with the included static display stand.
E-flite Ultra-Micro 4-site BNF
The “secret” behind the Ultra-Micro 4-Site’s awesome 3D-capabilities is a unique manufacturing technique that results in foam wing, fuselage and tail parts that are actually lighter, stiffer and more durable than standard sheet foam. RC airplanes also give the wing an airfoil shape that provides superior mission performance to standard sheet foam. These parts are further reinforced with carbon rod and cream bracing that minimizes in-flight flexing and twisting. This exceptionally robust construction, combined with the performance of independent aileron servos, gives the 4-Site a level of control ampersand responsiveness an expert will love.
This along with the amphibious independent long-throw Spektrum AS2000L Ultra Micro servos on the ailerons provides great performance. Also included are two 1S 3.7V 150mAh Li-Po battery packs as well as E-flite’s Celectra 4-Port Li-Po charger und so weiter AC adapter that allows you to impregnate up to four 1S Li-Po packs at once.


App used by pilots as ‘electronic kit bag’ since 2013 crashes, leaving planes unable to take off
American Airlines was forced to delay multiple flights on Tuesday night after the iPad app used by pilots crashed.
Introduced in 2013, the cockpit iPads are used as an “electronic flight bag”, replacing 16kg (35lb) of paper manuals which pilots are typically required to carry on flights. They are used to distribute information such as flight plans throughout the airline’s fleet.
But the app that replaced the flight bag crashed on Tuesday, affecting multiple planes scattered throughout the entire fleet, according to passenger reports, leaving the pilots unable to take off. “The pilot came on and said that his first mate’s iPad powered down unexpectedly, and his had too, and that the entire 737 fleet on American had experienced the same behavior,” one passenger told business news site Quartz. “It seemed unprecedented and very unfamiliar to the pilots.”
An American Airlines spokesperson confirmed the issue, telling the Verge: “Some flights are experiencing an issue with a software application on pilot iPads … In some cases, the flight has had to return to the gate to access a Wi-Fi connection to fix the issue. We apologise for the inconvenience to our customers.
“We are working to have them on the way to their destination as soon as possible.”


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Once upon a time, I was going to be an astronaut. Then I learned more about math and science and noped straight out of that. My career goals changed, but my passion for space never waned. Even though most of the ships in my LEGO collection are of the Star Wars variety, I finally finishedContinue reading “LEGO Build Report: NASA Space Shuttle Discovery”
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LEGO Build Report: International Space Station
I asked Twitter which LEGO set I should build next during my spouse’s February work weekend. The overwhelming winner was the Space Shuttle Discovery, a set that clocks in at over 2,000 pieces. That’s definitely a 2-day build. Unfortunately, I lost all of Saturday to boring grown-up stuff, so I substituted the International Space StationContinue reading “LEGO Build Report: International Space Station”
Build Report: Women of NASA
I recently took a trip to Orlando, Florida, to attend a series of workshops for the day job. This was not exactly a hardship, because the conference was located at one of the Disney World Resorts. This meant that the first night I was in town, I hopped on the shuttle to Disney Springs toContinue reading “Build Report: Women of NASA”
LEGO Build: NASA Apollo Saturn V
I’m pretty sure I’ve said this here multiple times (and at some point I should post the blog I wrote about it), but once upon a time I was totally going to be an astronaut. In the past two years, I’ve also become completely, hopelessly addicted to LEGOs, so it was only natural that IContinue reading “LEGO Build: NASA Apollo Saturn V”
Review: THE MARTIAN by Andy Weir
In honor of the film adaptation’s release, I figured I should post my review of THE MARTIAN today!
The Waters of Mars
Things that NASA did not announce today: The discovery of sentient alien life. The development of a working faster-than-light engine. That we’ve been using a Stargate in Colorado Springs to explore the universe since the mid-1990s.
New York City: The Final Frontier?
My husband and I took a short trip up to New York City this past weekend. We met two guys from Israel on a cruise last year, and the amazing power of social media allowed us to keep in touch! When both of them were back on our side of the globe, we couldn’t passContinue reading “New York City: The Final Frontier?”


An Ahmedabad-bound SpiceJet aircraft made a forced landing in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore city on Thursday after a passenger fell sick, officials said, adding that he later died. “On 26.12.2019 about 00:15 Hrs, a flight of SpiceJet SG-406 bound for Ahmedabad from Kolkata required forced landing thanks to medical emergency. At about 00:31 Hrs, the flight landed,” a politician statement said.
The flight landed in Indore, the airport manager along side the ambulance of the Airport Authority of India (AAI) and on-duty doctors immediately attended to the passenger named Jayvijay Vaghu who was then mentioned Banthia Hospital for treatment. “At Banthia Hospital the pax was further mentioned MY government hospital Indore for treatment where the said pax was declared dead thanks to asystole,” the statement read. The flight departed to its final destination at 2 am.


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"Two space travellers gathering special supplies and tech for a mission like no other. Setting foot on the scorching moon is not an easy task, the trip must be fast. The dark asteroid reveals its white interior during the dark night hours burning out its skin, only to regenerate it all again during the day."
This scene is a personal work based on a dream. Trying out a more stylised approach.


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Enjoy Simulated Space Travel from Japan’s Latest Technology!
Opened on July 8, 2014 in the Tokyo Dome, the TeNQ (ten-que) Space Museum is an ‘out of this world’ experience for those of you interested in broadening your knowledge of the universe.
Visitors can view certain aspects of the universe that include space explorations from history into the modern day, the origins of space and the solar system, and mankind’s dreams of space exploration.
Adults and children can also experience interactive activities such as the ability to look down at the earth from the international space station’s point of view and a planetarium that exhibits the wonders of the universe from ancient times to the present through the latest projection mapping techniques. Getting around the museum is language friendly with signage that includes English.
Tickets are available at the museum for admission on the same day of purchase.
For more information, please check TeNQ’s official website:
1-3-61, Kouraku, Bunkyou-ku, Tokyo


Aviation projects require complex engineering solutions to suit ongoing operational, technical and technology developments.
Some of the key elements and challenges faced by airports today include large volume, column free spaces, adaptive indoor environmental system solutions that cater to fluctuating passenger traffic, sophisticated IT and communication systems for instrumentation, control and travel information support as well as critical security system solutions including passenger and baggage screenings.
Meinhardt offers a solid delivery base across the full spectrum of the aviation industry. Our in-house specialist teams are equipped with significant experience gained from major airport projects worldwide and provide fully encompassing and integrated technical delivery. These include all airside and landside civil components such as runways, taxiways, aircraft parking positions and elevated roadways. We have also delivered a large variety of aircraft maintenance hangers including light maintenance, heavy maintenance, painting and engine test facilities.


Established in 1978, Balform Ltd. now occupies over 15,000 square feet of factory floor space at our Wooburn Green facility. Utilising the very latest production machinery and offering a diverse range of manufacturing services, Balform represents a unique offering to the aircraft cabin interiors sector.
Balform is fully certified to CAA Part 21G, AS9100 REV D and ISO 9001:2015 enabling that perfect blend of capability, flexibility and quality. This combined with our fully integrated, computerised production system ensures all Balform products are manufactured to the highest quality standards possible & in line with the requirements of our customers.
Specialising in aircraft cabin interiors for many years, Balform has extensive history of supporting OEM aircraft interior applications like seats, galley’s, monuments and bars.


Sir-Vay-Lance 2.0 (2018)
Sir-Vay-Lance 2.0 is the modified version the 2017 competition aircraft system, Sir-Vay-Lance. Though it shares similar exterior features as the previous design, SVL 2.0 packs a punch with upgraded internal systems. The image recognition hardware is revamped with Sony α6000 high definition camera and a 3D-printed carbon-nylon gimbal structure. Due to the change in physical constraints, the image recognition hardware is moved to the posterior compartment of the fuselage, which ultimately resulted in the redesign of the nosecone. Moreover, the air delivery was upgraded with a lightweight, 3D-printed PLA hardware with a simple drop mechanism. With SVL 2.0, UAV Austin received 6th overall rank at the 2018 AUVSI SUAS Competition, which is the organization’s record placement.
Sir-Vay-Lance 1.0 (2017)
Sir-Vay-Lance is a pusher configuration aircraft system. It has a fuselage length of 42.5 inches and an effective wingspan of 102.25 inches. The design gives a large amount of space to add components in, which in turn allows for the center of mass to be adjusted as needed. Additionally, the large space allows for easy accessibility to internal components, allowing them to be swapped when necessary with minimal effort. The main body consists of lightweight materials including a plywood fuselage frame with balsa paneling, carbon fiber beams supporting a rear H-wing configuration, and a MonoKote skin to provide an aerodynamic outer coating.


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As you may have noticed, Dorstone does not have an outside war memorial. Efforts have begun ready for 2018 to research the names of those who sadly died in WWI, and are named on the War Memorial plaque inside in the church (T. Beavan, C. H. Blainey, W. E. Dallow & R. Sillence).
Wooden Memorial donated to St Faith’s on the closure of Dorstone Methodist Chapel
World War II Wellington Bomber
On 29th April 1945, at approx. 14.30p.m., a Wellington aircraft of 105 O.T.U, Transport Command was on the third and final leg of a training flight, which had begun from their base at Nuneaton, Warwickshire.
The aircraft had taken off at 10:19am to fly to Nutts Corner (Belfast) and then to return to base.
Flying at about 10,000ft, on approaching Dorstone, the plane encountered a heavy, localised snow storm, causing the aircraft to go into a steep dive, which was partially recovered from, but caused the airframe to fail, resulting in the plane crashing onto high ground in Moccas Park, killing all six air crew.
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CANSEC is North Americas largest tri-lateral defense event. As the event has evolved over its 20 year history, CANSEC has been established as the platform for defense and security companies operating in Canada to come together with key decision-makers from military and government, both national and international. Held annually in Ottawa since 1998, CANSEC 2019will once again showcase leading-edge technology, products and services for land-based, naval, aerospace and joint forces military units.
- Of the 11,500 registrants for 2018, over 5,000 Government of Canada representatives were registered with3,000 of these delegates from DND
- 600VIPs, Generals, top Military and Government officials
- 16MPs, senators and cabinet ministers attended the event
- The world attends CANSEC! Over 40 delegations from around the world participated in 2018,includingMinisters of Defense, senior procurement officers, and military commanders
- CANSEC is not just for OEMs, with over 2,000 business decision-makers and influencers attending the event last year, CANSEC is the perfect forum for a SME looking to grow in defense and security industries


As 2020 is upon us, we are in an unprecedented era for both minorities and women and aerospace and aviation. Conferences on both sides of the Atlantic are providing opportunity for aviation and aerospace’s minorities and women to deliver the latest market intelligence and share perspectives on professional development. Aerospace and aviation science change is transforming product mix, changing business models, leading emerging technologies, and improving product reliability.
The next decades will see an upswing in commercial space endeavors. NASA has commercial cargo and commercial crew programs. Hypersonic technologies involving controls and materials are driving a $100M+ market in new materials, control technology, adapting to operational environments. Principles in aeronautics have also been adapted in markets beyond aviation.
The current workforce climate is experiencing significant shifts providing new challenges and opportunities for women and minorities. Of special interest are efforts to expand the participation of minorities in the creation of these emerging technologies and how aviation technology can impact quality of life, society, and the economy. We encourage discussions that describe emerging aviation and aerospace science and projection of the impact participation of women and minorities offer for technical advancement to expand diversity for improved reliability and productivity.
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The task of leading and orchestrating learning and decision making teams can be both dangerous and exhilarating. Like the coffin corner of flying there is little room for making mistakes but you can fly really high.
When Air France Flight 447 went down in the Atlantic Ocean in 2009 coffin corner emerged as one of the contributing culprits.
At high altitude, where the air is thin, there is a fine dividing line between stable and unstable flight. Fly too fast and the plane will become uncontrollable. Fly too slow and the plane will stall and crash.
The controls of a high performance passenger jet aircraft are far from intuitive, but when you align all aspects of the flight envelope - speed, angle of the wings, flaps, rudder and trim tab settings - you get reliable lift that you can use to ascend or descend at an appropriate rate or reliable turn characteristics so you can change direction. At high altitude, you just have to follow the rules more carefully. The same when landing.
I make software that helps teachers, consultants, managers and facilitators reliably lead and orchestrate groups so they become energized, productive and happy teams. And fly higher than ever before.
And although it takes thousands of flying hours to become a great pilot, our newly minted facilitators can perform their role after just one day in our electronic trainer. They perform at their best when they follow the rules precisely. And that takes practice. If we start with a warm up session to establish the norms for the group, they will do whatever you ask for the rest of the day. But only if the questions are fun, start with what they could know or discover and build on these foundations.
Our software (and it's systems/methods) bring together into a single space * an environment for capturing and sharing the fruits of our conversations in pairs * a sequence of questions/activities that take people on an exciting/interesting learning journey * a relating method which orchestrates the group and a * a dialectical discourse method to create new knowledge together.
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1. What was the most difficult experience you have ever had as a leader or facilitator of a group? What happened, what went wrong?
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4. Develop a set of rules based on our collective best experiences and what we have learned from our worst experiences, for performing as a leader or facilitator in the future. 1..., 2...., 3.... etc.


Business Developer Space (m/f) Deal maker - bridging the gap between technology and business in a global playing field.
On behalf of TNO Space you will be responsible for developing the space market. By identifying future space projects and being involved in these projects at a commercial level, you will proactively contribute to the TNO Space strategy. You identify current and future customer needs and market opportunities.
More specifically, you will be responsible for:• Management of sales and tender processes (from initiation, contract negotiations and contract closing to after sales;
• Gaining position within various consortia / prime contractors;
• Proactive role as sparring partner with a view to achieving business objectives;
• Identifying the needs of the market and establishing networks within (new) markets;
• Identifying future space projects;
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• TNO positioning and recognition within the space industry;
• Development of and linking up with relevant Business Cases;
• Consolidation of, initiating and developing contacts with (new) customers and stakeholders in the areas of upstream and downstream space.
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• Knowledge of technical and consultative sales processes;
• The ability to maintain contacts and advise customers at various levels, preferably on strategic space industry issues;
• Knowledge of (future) space programmes;
• A proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment;
• An academic technical background (such as astronomy, physics, nuclear physics, particle physics electronics, applied physics);
• A good command of the English language (knowledge of Dutch is preferred, but not required).
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On any night when the moon is above the horizon I'd look up and see this:
I have always dreamed of going up into outer space, and maybe someday I'll have the chance too.
During my graduate school studies, I joined the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) and helped build a radio telescope up in Orangeville Ontario. I also had the opportunity to attend a conference to discuss space exploration and development where I got to rub shoulders with real astronauts and leaders in the field.
I remember talking with Chris and suggesting we need to go back to the Moon to build a lunar base rather than spending resources to explore Mars (this was back in the early 2000's).
After finishing my Master's degree in Robotics and Controls, I moved to Toronto and joined The daVinci Project.
The daVinci Project was a privately funded, volunteer-staffed team of people attempting to launch a reusable crewed suborbital spacecraft. The team was one of the contenders for the Ansari X-Prize.
We didn't win the X-Prize but our design had a lot of similarities to Space Ship One's design. Our idea was to attach a rocket to a helium ballon and lift it up to 80,000 feet.
The rocket would then be launched from mid air and fly up into space before coming back down to earth using parachutes.
We created and iterated over a lot of designs, simulations and prototypes to analyze all the characteristics of the entire flight. We even built a number of full size mockups of the actual rocket to drum up interest in our project and to secure funding for the final design.
I was the team lead of the Simulation Dynamics and Controls for the rocket, which meant that I built the cockpit simulator so that the pilot could practise flying the rocket.
We published a paper with details of our flight analysis and design in the Proceedings of 3rd Internation Symposium: Atmospheric Re-entry Vehicles and Systems in 2003. A copy of the published paper can be downloaded here.


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The Agni missile is a family of medium to intercontinental range ballistic missiles developed by India. The Agni series of ballistic missiles was developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme of the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India.The Agni missile family consists of three deployed variants.
The Agni-I, Agni-II and Agni-III are in service with the Indian Army. Agni-IV, the fourth in the Agni series of missiles, has completed all trials successfully by January 2014. Agni Missiles are long range, nuclear weapons capable surface to surface ballistic missile. The first missile of the series, Agni-I was developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program and tested in 1989. After its success, Agni missile program was separated from the IGMDP upon realizing its strategic importance. It was designated as a special program in India’s defence budget and provided adequate funds for subsequent development. As of 2008, the Agni missile family comprises three deployed variants while two more variants are under testing
Agni-1 was developed by advanced systems laboratory (ASL), the premier missile development laboratory of Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with Defence Research Development Laboratory (DRDL) and Research Centre Imarat (RCI) and integrated by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). Agni-I was first tested at the Interim Test Range in Chandipur in 1989, and is capable of carrying a conventional payload of 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) or a nuclear warhead. Agni-I is a single stage, solid fuel, road and rail mobile, medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM). It is propelled by solid fuel. Maneuvering RV body-lift aerodynamics give it the ability to correct trajectory errors and reduce thermal stresses. The MRV has a velocity correction package to correct launch trajectory variances. The 15 metre tall Agni-1 missile, weighing about 12 tonnes, is capable of carrying both conventional as well as nuclear warheads of 1,000 kg. Calculations suggest a distance of 1500 km can, theoretically, be reached if the missile were to be made of composites & carrying a lesser mass of payload.
The Agni II is designed to hit targets from 2,000 to 2,500 km and can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads weighing up to 1,000 kg. Agni-II with a range of 2,000–2,500 km is 20 metres long, has a diameter of one metre, and weighs around 18 tonnes. Agni – II uses solid propellant in both of its two stages. The 2000 km range nuclear weapon capable missile, already inducted into country’s arsenal, was successfully launched as a training exercise by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) on 9 August 2012. India on 7 April 2013 conducted its latest test of its nuclear capable Agni-II strategic ballistic missile from a missile testing range in Odisha. The test was conducted from Wheeler’s Island in Bhadrak district, by army personnel as part of a training exercise.
Agni III uses solid propellant in both stages. Agni-III was first tested on 9 July 2006 from Wheeler Island off the coast of the eastern state of Orissa. Agni-III was tested three times. Agni-III has a range of 3,500 km and can take a warhead of 1.5 tonnes. The missile’s circular error probable(CEP) lies in the range of 40 meters.
Agni-IV was earlier known as Agni II prime. Agni-IV was first tested on 15 November 2011 and 19 September 2012 from Wheeler Island off the coast of the eastern state of Orissa for its full range of 4,000 km. With a range of 3,000–4,000 km, Agni-IV bridges the gap between Agni II and Agni III. It was again successfully test fired on 20 January 2014. Agni IV can take a warhead of 1 tonne. It is designed to increase the kill efficiency along with a higher range performance. Agni IV is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies that include indigenously developed ring laser gyro and composite rocket motor. It is a two-stage missile powered by solid propellant. Its length is 20 meters and launches weight 17 tonnes. It can be fired from a road mobile launcher. The Defense Research and Development Organization suggested during the development of the Agni-4 that the goal was to have a range of 5,000 km. Still, the listed operational range of 3,500-4,000 km allows it to strike targets in nearly all of China, including Beijing and Shanghai, if launched from northern India. It has also been flight tested at 3,000 km in December 2014, establishing its minimum range. The Agni-4 is road mobile and carried by a truck TEL, unlike the Agni-3, which is primarily rail-mobile. The missile uses a combination of a ring laser gyro-based inertial navigation system and a redundant micro inertial navigation system for guidance giving it double digit CEP. On 2 Janaury 2017, India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV with a strike range of 4000 km as part of a user trial from a test range off Odisha coast. Supported by a mobile launcher, the surface-to-surface missile was flight tested from launch complex-4 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Dr Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island.
Agni-V is a solid fueled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India. Agni-V was first test fired on 19 April 2012 from Wheeler Island off the coast of Orissa, the test was successful. The 17.5-metre-long Agni-V would be a canister launch missile system so as to ensure that it has the requisite operational flexibility and can be swiftly transported and fired from anywhere. Agni-V weighs around 49 tonnes; one tonne more than Agni III and a much longer range. The second test launch of Agni-V was successfully done on 15 September 2013 from Wheeler Island. In January 2015, the canisterized version was successfully tested from Wheeler Island.
Agni-VI will be a four-stage intercontinental ballistic missile, which is in the hardware development phase, after its design phase was completed. Agni-VI is expected to have multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle as well as Maneuverable reentry vehicle (MaRV). And these maneuverable warheads will give Agni VI an extended range exact figure of which is currently classified. It will be taller than its predecessor AgniV, and is expected to be flight tested by 2017.The government of India is yet to approve the project, although DRDO has completed all calculations and started the engineering work. Agni-VI missile is likely to carry up to 10 MIRV warheads and will have a strike range of 8,000 km to 12,000 km.
Manoeuvring re-entry vehicle
The Agni’s manoeuvring re-entry vehicle features an attitude control system and aerodynamic fins. The 4m-long re-entry vehicle consists of five sections, with each section consisting of a two-layer composite structure. The MRV supports a range of payloads in different configurations.
Navigation and control
The Agni series utilises a strap-down inertial navigation system (INS) for flight control and navigation. These missiles incorporate indigenously developed inertial sensors. The Agni-II’s missile control system uses an MIL-STD-1553 data bus for all on-board communication and control device interconnection. The system integrates the INS, flight control computer, actuators and sensors. Navigation and guidance is provided by an advanced ground-based beacon system that uses the time delay of arrival (TDOA) concept. The TDOA continuously provides updates on missile flight position and speed. The Agni-IV is guided by a Ring Laser Gyro based INS, Micro Navigation System and Digital Controller System.
The Agni-I is propelled by a single-stage engine powered by solid fuel. The Agni-II is powered by a two-and-half-stage solid propellant engine, while the Agni-III and Agni-IV are powered by a two-stage solid propellant engine.
|Missile||Project||Type||Warhead||Payload (kg)||Range (km)||Dimension (m)||Fuel/Stages||Weight (kg)||In service||CEP (m)|
|Agni-I||IGMDP||Strategic||Nuclear, HE, penetration, sub-munitions, FAE||1,000||700–1,250||15X1||Single stage solid||12,000||2002||25|
|Agni-II||IGMDP||Strategic||Nuclear, HE, penetration, sub-munitions, FAE||750–1,000||2,000–3,500||20X1||Two and Half stage solid||16,000||1999||30|
|Agni-III||IGMDP||Strategic||Nuclear, HE, penetration, sub-munitions, FAE||2,000–2,500||3,500–5,000||17X2||Two stage solid||44,000
22,000 (latest version)
|Agni-IV||Agni-IV||Strategic||Nuclear, HE, penetration, sub-munitions, FAE||800–1,000||3,000–4,000||20X1||Two stage solid||17,000||2014|
|Agni-V||Agni-V||Strategic||Nuclear, HE, penetration, sub-munitions, FAE||1,500 (3–10 MIRV)||5,500–8,000||17X2||Three Stage solid||50,000||Tested||<10 m|
|Agni-VI||Agni-VI||Strategic||Nuclear, HE, penetration, sub-munitions, FAE||1,000 (10 MIRV)||8,000-10,000||40X1.1||Three Stage solid||55,000||Under development|


Space tourism refers to the practice of sending paying customers into space for recreational purposes. While it may sound like science fiction, space tourism has already become a reality, with private companies like SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin offering trips to space for those with the financial means to do so. As space travel becomes more accessible, it is important to understand the significance of space tourism for humanity’s future.
Defining space tourism
Space tourism is often defined as any activity where paying customers travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere for recreational purposes. This can include suborbital flights, where passengers experience weightlessness and get a brief view of the curvature of the Earth, or orbital flights, where passengers spend several days in space aboard the International Space Station.
The significance of space tourism for humanity’s future
Space tourism represents an important step forward in the democratization of space travel. Historically, space exploration has been the exclusive domain of governments and highly trained astronauts. With private companies now offering space tourism, a wider range of individuals have the opportunity to experience space travel.
Beyond the immediate thrill of space travel, space tourism also has the potential to inspire a new generation of scientists and engineers. By making space travel more accessible, private companies are helping to increase public interest in space exploration and scientific discovery. This could lead to important advancements in fields like astronomy, astrophysics, and space technology.
Finally, space tourism also has economic implications. As the space tourism industry grows, it has the potential to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in regions where space tourism is centered. This could be especially important as countries like the United States and Russia look to transition away from their reliance on fossil fuels and explore new industries.
Overall, space tourism represents an exciting frontier for humanity’s future, with potential benefits in science, technology, and the economy. However, it is important to consider the ethical and environmental implications of space tourism as we continue to explore the possibilities of this industry.
The history and evolution of space tourism
Space tourism has a surprisingly long history, dating back to the 1960s, when NASA began exploring the possibility of sending non-astronauts into space. Here is a look at the key milestones in the history and evolution of space tourism:
Early space tourism efforts
In 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey into space, kickstarting the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States. It was not until 1986, however, that the first space tourist, Japanese journalist Toyohiro Akiyama, visited space aboard the Soviet Soyuz spacecraft.
Over the next decade, a handful of other private individuals were able to purchase seats on Russian spacecraft and visit the Mir space station. These early space tourists paid tens of millions of dollars for their trips, which were coordinated by private companies like MirCorp.
The rise of private companies in space tourism
The real shift in space tourism began in the early 2000s when private companies began entering the industry. One of the first companies to enter the space tourism market was Space Adventures, which coordinated several of the early space tourist flights to the International Space Station.
In 2004, the founding of Virgin Galactic by entrepreneur Richard Branson signaled a new era of space tourism, with the goal of making suborbital spaceflight accessible to a wider range of individuals. In the years that followed, several other private companies entered the space tourism industry, including Blue Origin and SpaceX.
Recent developments and future prospects
In 2021, Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin both successfully launched suborbital flights carrying paying customers, a major milestone in the evolution of space tourism. While these initial flights were short and expensive, they represent an important step forward in making space tourism accessible to a wider range of individuals.
Looking ahead, private companies are exploring the possibility of offering longer-duration orbital flights, with SpaceX planning to send a crew of four on a multi-day flight around the Earth in late 2021. Some companies are also exploring the possibility of space hotels and other infrastructure to support longer-duration space tourism.
Overall, the history of space tourism has been marked by a slow but steady evolution, from early efforts coordinated by governments to the emergence of private companies offering space tourism experiences. With recent breakthroughs in suborbital spaceflight and plans for longer-duration orbital flights, the future of space tourism looks bright.
The benefits of space tourism
Space tourism represents more than just a fun and exciting experience for those lucky enough to afford it. It has the potential to deliver a range of benefits for individuals, society, and the economy. Here are some of the key benefits of space tourism:
The economic impact of space tourism
One of the most immediate and tangible benefits of space tourism is its potential to generate economic activity. As more private companies enter the space tourism industry and offer new experiences, they are creating jobs and driving growth in areas like space travel, aerospace engineering, and space tourism infrastructure.
For example, the spaceport in New Mexico that Virgin Galactic uses to launch its suborbital flights has already created hundreds of jobs and brought millions of dollars in investment to the region. As space tourism becomes more mainstream, it is likely to generate even more economic activity, creating new opportunities for individuals and communities around the world.
The potential for scientific discoveries and advancements
Space tourism also has the potential to drive scientific discoveries and advancements. As private companies begin to offer longer-duration orbital flights, for example, they may also be able to conduct scientific experiments and research in space that would be impossible to do on Earth.
These experiments could lead to breakthroughs in fields like medicine, materials science, and renewable energy, among others. Moreover, the increased interest and attention on space travel that comes with space tourism could lead to greater investment in space exploration and research, benefiting the entire scientific community.
Inspiring the next generation of scientists and explorers
Finally, space tourism has the potential to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers. For many people, the idea of traveling to space is a lifelong dream, and seeing private companies make that dream a reality can be incredibly inspiring.
By inspiring more people to take an interest in science and engineering, space tourism could help to drive innovation and progress in these fields for years to come. It could also help to increase public awareness of the importance of space exploration and inspire new generations of astronauts and space scientists.
Overall, space tourism represents an exciting opportunity for humanity’s future, with the potential to generate economic activity, drive scientific discoveries, and inspire the next generation of scientists and explorers. As the industry continues to evolve and grow, it will be important to carefully consider the ethical and environmental implications of space tourism and ensure that it remains accessible and beneficial to all.
The challenges and ethical considerations of space tourism
While space tourism offers many potential benefits, it also raises a number of important challenges and ethical considerations that must be carefully considered and addressed. Here are some of the key challenges and ethical considerations of space tourism:
The environmental impact of space tourism
One of the major concerns associated with space tourism is its potential environmental impact. Every launch produces a significant amount of emissions, including carbon dioxide and other pollutants. As space tourism becomes more popular, the cumulative impact of these launches on the environment could become a significant concern.
In addition, space tourism could also contribute to the accumulation of space debris in Earth’s orbit, which could pose a threat to the safety of other spacecraft and satellites. To mitigate these environmental risks, it will be important to develop more sustainable launch technologies and to carefully manage the number and frequency of launches.
The ethics of using resources for space tourism versus addressing pressing global issues on Earth
Another key ethical consideration associated with space tourism is the question of whether it is appropriate to allocate resources towards space tourism when there are pressing global issues that need to be addressed on Earth. For example, some argue that the money and resources invested in space tourism would be better spent addressing issues like poverty, inequality, and climate change.
To address these concerns, some space tourism companies have pledged to use a portion of their profits to support social and environmental causes. However, it remains a complex ethical question that will require ongoing dialogue and consideration.
Ensuring the safety of space tourists
Finally, ensuring the safety of space tourists is a critical challenge associated with space tourism. Space travel is inherently risky, and while private companies are working to develop advanced safety protocols and technologies, there is always a risk of accidents or mishaps.
To ensure the safety of space tourists, it will be important to continue to invest in safety research and development, and to carefully regulate the space tourism industry to ensure that all companies meet rigorous safety standards.
Overall, the challenges and ethical considerations associated with space tourism highlight the need for careful planning, regulation, and consideration of the long-term impact of space tourism on our planet and its inhabitants. By addressing these challenges proactively, we can work to ensure that space tourism remains a safe, sustainable, and beneficial activity for all.
The cost of space tourism
The cost of space tourism varies widely depending on the provider and the type of experience being offered. As of now, the cost of a suborbital spaceflight on a commercial spacecraft like Blue Origin’s New Shepard or Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo can range from $250,000 to $500,000 per person. These flights typically last only a few minutes and involve reaching an altitude of around 100 km above the Earth’s surface.
For those with even deeper pockets, there are plans for orbital space tourism experiences, which would involve staying in orbit for several days or even weeks. SpaceX, for example, plans to offer a four-day orbital spaceflight experience for up to four passengers in its Crew Dragon spacecraft, with an estimated cost of around $55 million per person.
It’s important to note that these costs are currently very high and out of reach for the vast majority of people. However, some companies are working to develop more affordable space tourism experiences in the future.
The cost of space tourism is driven by several factors, including the high development and operational costs of spacecraft, as well as the limited number of people who have the physical and mental fitness to undergo the rigors of space travel. Additionally, space tourism experiences require significant safety measures, which can add to the overall cost.
Despite the high cost, some argue that space tourism has the potential to drive significant economic growth in the space industry and beyond. As space tourism technology continues to evolve and becomes more accessible, it is possible that we may see a wider range of affordable space tourism experiences in the future.
The Future of space tourism
The future of space tourism is exciting, with many technological advancements and new developments on the horizon. Here are some key factors that will shape the future of space tourism:
Technological advancements needed for space tourism
One of the biggest challenges facing the space tourism industry is the need for continued technological advancements. While private companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic have made significant progress in developing reusable rockets and other space technologies, there is still a long way to go before space tourism becomes a mainstream activity.
Some of the key technological advancements needed for space tourism include improved propulsion systems, more advanced life support systems, and better radiation shielding to protect space tourists from the harmful effects of cosmic radiation.
The potential for space hotels and other space tourism infrastructure
As space tourism becomes more popular, there is also the potential for the development of space hotels and other infrastructure to support space tourists. These facilities could include everything from accommodations and dining options to recreational activities and scientific research facilities.
Several private companies are already exploring the development of space hotels and other space tourism infrastructure, including Bigelow Aerospace and Axiom Space. While these projects are still in the early stages of development, they offer a tantalizing glimpse of the future of space tourism.
The Outlook for interplanetary space tourism
Finally, the future of space tourism could also include interplanetary travel, with the potential for tourists to visit other planets and even moons in our solar system. While this type of space tourism is still a long way off, it offers an exciting vision for the future of human space exploration and tourism.
SpaceX has already announced plans for a mission to Mars in the coming years, which could pave the way for future interplanetary tourism. However, there are also significant challenges associated with interplanetary space travel, including the need for advanced propulsion systems, more advanced life support systems, and the development of new technologies to protect space tourists from the harsh conditions of space.
Overall, the future of space tourism is full of exciting possibilities, with the potential for new technologies, infrastructure, and destinations that could transform the way we explore and experience the universe. While there are still many challenges to be overcome, the continued progress and innovation of private companies and space agencies offer hope for a bright future for space tourism.
In conclusion, space tourism has the potential to be an inspiring and transformative industry for humanity’s future. As we continue to explore the possibilities of space travel, it is important to recognize the benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations associated with space tourism.
The potential economic benefits of space tourism are significant, as are the potential scientific discoveries and advancements that can be made through continued exploration of space. Space tourism also has the potential to inspire the next generation of scientists and explorers, helping to spark new ideas and discoveries that can benefit humanity as a whole.
However, it is important to recognize the challenges associated with space tourism, including the potential environmental impact and ethical considerations related to the use of resources for space travel versus addressing pressing global issues on Earth. Additionally, ensuring the safety of space tourists must be a top priority.
Moving forward, it is important to approach space tourism with responsible and sustainable practices that minimize environmental impact and prioritize safety. As technology continues to advance, we may even see the development of space hotels and other infrastructure to support interplanetary space tourism.
Ultimately, space tourism represents an exciting and inspiring opportunity for humanity’s future. With responsible and sustainable practices, we can unlock the potential of space travel and continue to push the boundaries of what is possible for humanity.


AHAB2: High altitude balloon payload
We're a private group of hardware and software hackers that get together to work on projects we find interesting.
Last year we launched a high altitude weather balloon that gained some attention. This year, we're launching two payloads with improved sensors, including an Elphel camera for imaging.
A summary of the project can be found here: http://www.hackerbotlabs.com/?page_id=2
A blog documenting this year's project is here: http://www.hackerbotlabs.com/
We also have an internal wiki with technical information about our construction that will go public as the launch date (May 10) gets closer.
We will also be working on the CF DMA problem described here: http://wiki.elphel.com/index.php?title=Talk:10349 once the launch has been completed.


On Monday, April 19, Ingenuity made its first flight on Mars. The tiny rotorcraft rose 10 feet into the sky, hovered, made a slight turn, and then landed. Yet, its brief flight was a momentous occasion in the history of flight, as it marked the first-ever flight on another planet. The tiny craft overcame technical challenges related to distance and Mars’ think atmosphere to succeed. Since then, it has made two additional flights. As a result, this technology demonstration project has given scientists a new tool for exploring other planets and moons.
A video of the historic first flight can be found here.


Toray Composites America, Inc.
Paul McCormick of INNOVA Architects worked with Toray Composites America (TCA) for site civil engineering services for their Composites Development Center in Frederickson, WA.
TORAY EXPANSION FOR BOEING 787 TAIL SECTION
Toray hired INNOVA CEO Paul McCormick to prepare conceptual architectural and engineering drawings as part of an effort to make a proposal to the Boeing Company to make carbon fiber tails sections for the new Dreamliner 787.
The work resulted in Boeing signing an agreement with Toray Composites America to supply the carbon fiber tail sections for Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner. Toray Industries agreed to supply Boeing with almost $3 billion dollars' worth of carbon fiber over 17 years for use in their new 787 jetliner. That design work had to incorporate all the production lines for raw materials, resin areas, clean rooms, wash down rooms, showers, office space, and storage areas.


If you think you’ve got a problem finding room to store your things, imagine how astronauts feel. On July 20, 1969, Astronaut Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to walk on the moon and probably discovered a lot about storage in space. A space mission requires many supplies, all of which must be taken on board the spacecraft and stored in a manner that allows for easy access while taking up as little room as possible.
How do you store air and water?
When you go into space, you need to take everything you need with you. There aren’t any self storage units in space, so everything has to be kept on the craft itself. This necessitates storage units for oxygen and nitrogen. For trips on the Space Shuttle, these elements were liquefied and kept inside four tanks. A complex system regulated the internal atmosphere of the shuttle, keeping the astronauts inside from suffocating. Water, too, needed to be carried on the shuttle. It, too, was kept in four tanks, pressurized by nitrogen so it could flow to different parts of the shuttle.
Food requires special storage
As for food, that was stored on the deck in the crew compartment, where a kitchen module provided an area to store and prepare food. Generally, astronauts followed a seven-day meal plan, which they could design themselves (with approval from a nutritionist). There were also emergency rations in case something happened to force the shuttle to stay in space longer than expected.
Early astronaut food was not very appealing. Food preparation and storage is quite different in space. Foods must be packaged a certain way; packaging must preserve the food, be lightweight, disposable and useful in how the item is consumed. Many foods and beverages are dehydrated or treated specially to keep it from spoiling in space. Early space foods were stored in toothpaste-like tubes and came in cubed, powder and liquid form.
Extra cargo space in space
In addition to the things necessary to keep astronauts alive, there also needed to be space to store important mission equipment. The cargo bay was 60′ X 15′ and included a 50′ robotic arm for lifting and moving objects. The bay could hold as many as five unmanned spacecraft.
Fortunately, most of us don’t need NASA engineers to design the storage space we need. With a little organizational planning, a self storage unit will suffice to keep all our things in one convenient place on this planet.
Use FindLocalStorage.com to find a self storage facility near you!


The Tandem Skydive is by far the best and easiest way to experience the thrill of skydiving. Available at 19 locations around the UK.
On your arrival at the parachute centre you will be met by friendly staff and given a briefing by an instructor, which will include information on the parachute equipment, exiting the aircraft and the body position you'll adopt in freefall.
Once briefed you will be kitted out with a jump suit, helmet, goggles and fitted with a harness. When it is your turn, your instructor will take you out to the aircraft. Before take-off your harness will be very securely attached to your instructor following which you will enjoy a very pleasant flight climbing to an altitude of up to 13,500 feet.
Your instructor will then exit the aircraft immediately releasing a small parachute which effectively slows down your rate of descent, allowing a video cameraman (should you request one) to fly with you at the same speed, whilst filming your skydive. After flying through the air (freefall) at up to 120 mph for some 40 seconds.
Your instructor will deploy the parachute, which is specially designed to carry the combined weights of two people. This will occur at 5,500 feet from which you will enjoy a comparatively slow drift down to earth whilst enjoying the most magnificent view of the surrounding countryside.
St Agnes, Cornwall
Grange Over Sands, Cumbria
Co Londonderry, N. Ireland
Not all locations operate 7 days a week although most DO operate at weekends. You may decide to travel a little further to be able to jump on a date that suits you.
The altitude that you jump from can vary from place to place and is largely dependent on the type of aircraft used at that particular dropzone.
Find out more today
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Easy To Fly: Gently toss the mini drone into the air to quickly take off. With altitude hold, headless mode, emergency stop functions, super easy to control even for kids, beginners, newbies, etc.
Having Fun: Enjoy stunts like 360° flips in the air, high-speed rotations, and various flight speeds. Brings tons of fun and impressive performance to flying drones. Kids and adults can both enjoy happy family time indoor/outdoor!
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Long Flight Time: Come with 2 chargeable batteries, double the flight time up to 14 minutes. Modular design makes it easier to change and charge. NO need for a screwdriver and never be disappointed by a dead battery or waiting for charging!
Mini & Portable Design: Take the pocket drone anywhere and anytime to fulfill the passionate enthusiasm. Brings wonderful time for the party, school, hiking, long journey, etc. Perfect birthday/Christmas gift for kids or friends!


Radiation Shield Technologies partners with R Squared Defense to utilize Demron to protect aircrews from in-flight radiation
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MIAMI, Sept. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As concern over in-flight radiation exposure to Military and Commercial aircrews continues to rise, industry expert Radiation Shield Technologies is issuing a call to action to ensure the aircraft & aerospace industry has access to cutting-edge protective fabrics.
This call to action has culminated in an agreement between Radiation Shield Technologies and R Squared Defense to work together to bring the revolutionary Demron fabric to the airline & aerospace industry.
Radiation Shield Technologies fabric Demron was determined to be a choice material for a protective suit for a mission to Mars by Marcy et al in the Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance JMEPEG (2004) 13.208-217 and Demron is ideal for blocking in-flight radiation and protecting aircrews as well as passengers. RST offers a customized fabric that will be utilized within the fuselage of aircraft to shield pilots, crew, and passengers from cosmic radiation. By partnering with R Squared Defense, RST's Demron will be the gold standard for in-flight radiation protection.
For more than 20 years, RST has pioneered high-performance, multi-hazard fabrics employing Demron for military, firefighters, NASA, aerospace, law enforcement and medical personnel. Demron combines the metallic properties of gamma radiation reduction, trauma reduction and thermal conductivity with advanced nano polymer technology and is uniquely capable of providing true anti-nuclear protection and heat stress reduction without compromising chemical or biological hazard protection.
In an ever-changing world, nuclear radiation protection has never been more relevant.
Demron's product line currently includes full-body suits, vests, blankets, and tents.