Dream Chaser space plane faces uncertain future in NASA’s push for the moon

Late last month Dream Chaser, a commercial U.S. space plane, received no mention during NASA’s in-depth “Ignition” briefing, ...
Scientific American

NASA’s moon plans relegate space planes to an almost-forgotten future

After all these years, Dream Chaser—a commercial U.S. space plane—is still chasing the dream of spacecraft that can fly from ...
IEEE

Multi-Variable Bifacial Photovoltaic Module Test Results and Best-Fit Annual Bifacial Energy Yield Model

Abstract: Bifacial photovoltaic cell and module technology have been well understood for many years and produced in quantity by companies, such as Sanyo/Panasonic, Hitachi, PVGS, BSolar, Yingli, and ...

SafetyChain Strengthens Frontline Execution With Workflow Context Carryover, Operator-Focused SPC and Ignition 8.3 Support

SafetyChain Software just introduced three new capabilities designed to close those gaps and strengthen real‑time execution ...

This is my third Orion launch, but it feels totally different

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.—This will be the third time I have observed NASA’s Orion spacecraft take flight. But with this one ...
IEEE

Model-Based Development of an Engine Control Module for a Spark Ignition Engine

Abstract: A Spark ignition (SI) engine is a complex, multi-domain component of the vehicle powertrain system. The engine control module (ECM) for an SI engine must achieve both high performance and ...