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Levitation Experiments on ISS: Science and Applications
Abstract: Levitation experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) are ongoing. The European Space Agency (ESA)…
Analysis of the Honeywell Uncertified Research Engine (HURE) with Ice Crystal Cloud Ingestion at Simulated Altitudes: Public Version
Abstract: The Honeywell Uncertified Research Engine (HURE), a research version of a turbofan engine that never…
Aerospace America 2017 Year in Review: Modeling and Simulation
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Electrostatic Levitation for Studies of Additive Manufacturing Materials for Extreme Environments
Abstract: The electrostatic levitation (ESL) laboratory at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is a national…
Development of Large Bandgap Materials Using Reactive Growth in Al-SI Eutectic for Optical and RF Applications
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