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NASA’s Van Allen Probe Disintegrates After 14 Years

NASA has confirmed the disintegration of Van Allen Probe A during its reentry over the Pacific after nearly 14 years in orbit. Launched in 2012 to study Earth’s radiation belts, the probes far exceeded their expected mission life before being shut down in 2019.

Different Flavors of Bonding

Effective bonding is crucial for EMC success, but requirements vary by purpose. NASA-STD-4003A defines five bond classes—from static control to lightning protection—each with different impedance and current needs. Understanding which class applies helps engineers design appropriate bonding schemes rather than over- or under-engineering connections.

NASA Hears “Birds Chirping” in Space

Satellites deployed by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have detected electromagnetic waves in space that sound eerily like the chirping of a flock of birds.

Astronomers Seeking to Put a Radio Antenna on the Far Side of the Moon

In an effort to more thoroughly explore the far reaches of the universe, astronomers...

NASA Space Shuttle’s Return to Flight: The Untold Electromagnetic Backstory

The 2003 Columbia re-entry accident was caused by a piece of liberated external tank foam that struck and damaged the left leading edge during powered ascent. Computational and experimental electromagnetics were ultimately applied to foster the development of a new NASA Ascent Debris Radar (NDR) for the remaining 22 Shuttle missions. In the process, countless static and dynamic radar signature and EMI/EMC calculations and tests were completed to assure this safety-critical radar system was ready for the return to flight (RTF) missions.
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NASA and ESA Begin Electromagnetic Interference Testing for Orion

Engineers from NASA and the ESA are beginning testing of electromagnetic interference for Orion, the next spacecraft poised to carry humans into space.

NASA Engineers Develop Sounding Rocket Technology That Could Lead to Enhanced Avionics Capabilities

Engineers from NASA have developed a new type of sounding rocket technology with the potential to allow for enhanced capabilities.

NASA to Launch Inflatable Decelerator Technology into Space

Scientists from NASA will launch inflatable deceleration technology into space which could one day help humans visit Mars.

Final Thermal Vacuum Test of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Proves a Success

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has gone through its final thermal vacuum test, bringing it one step closer to its launch in 2021.

NASA Space Shuttle’s Return to Flight: The Untold Electromagnetic Backstory

After the tragic 2003 Columbia re-entry accident, computational and experimental electromagnetics were ultimately applied to foster the development of a new NASA Ascent Debris Radar (NDR) for the remaining 22 Shuttle missions.
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