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    The document discusses NASA's Langley Research Center in Virginia, which has been conducting aerospace research for over a century. Some of its notable achievements include developing the first supersonic wind tunnel and technologies for the Apollo lunar lander and Mars Pathfinder. It also discusses other NASA research facilities like the Flight Research Hangar at Edwards Air Force Base in California, which houses various aircraft, and the vacuum spheres at Ames Research Center, which simulate re-entry conditions. The 14 by 22 Foot Subsonic Tunnel at Langley is also discussed as a key wind tunnel used to test aircraft designs. Atmospheric science research and using robotics for manufacturing and assembly in space are also briefly covered.

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    The document discusses NASA's Langley Research Center in Virginia, which has been conducting aerospace research for over a century. Some of its notable achievements include developing the first supersonic wind tunnel and technologies for the Apollo lunar lander and Mars Pathfinder. It also discusses other NASA research facilities like the Flight Research Hangar at Edwards Air Force Base in California, which houses various aircraft, and the vacuum spheres at Ames Research Center, which simulate re-entry conditions. The 14 by 22 Foot Subsonic Tunnel at Langley is also discussed as a key wind tunnel used to test aircraft designs. Atmospheric science research and using robotics for manufacturing and assembly in space are also briefly covered.

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    The document discusses NASA's Langley Research Center in Virginia, which has been conducting aerospace research for over a century. Some of its notable achievements include developing the first supersonic wind tunnel and technologies for the Apollo lunar lander and Mars Pathfinder. It also discusses other NASA research facilities like the Flight Research Hangar at Edwards Air Force Base in California, which houses various aircraft, and the vacuum spheres at Ames Research Center, which simulate re-entry conditions. The 14 by 22 Foot Subsonic Tunnel at Langley is also discussed as a key wind tunnel used to test aircraft designs. Atmospheric science research and using robotics for manufacturing and assembly in space are also briefly covered.

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    Name: Gio Torres

    5/10/23

    Activity Title: NASA langley Research Center

    Activity Summary: Watching 6 videos and reflect on them

    Reflection: NASA has been around for a long time.

    Current Article:

    NASA Langley Research Center is a facility located in Hampton, Virginia, that has been at the

    forefront of aerospace research for over a century. Established in 1917, Langley has played a

    critical role in the development of many of the technologies that have enabled humans to

    explore space. Some of the center’s notable achievements include the development of the first

    supersonic wind tunnel, the development of the Apollo Lunar Lander, and the creation of the

    mars Pathfinder airbag landing system. Today, Langley continues to conduct cutting edge

    research in areas such as climate science, aeronautics, and space exploration.

    The NASA Flight Research Hangar is a facility located at the Armstrong Flight Research Center

    in Edwards, California. The hangar was originally built in 1955 and has since been used to

    house a variety of aircraft used in aeronautical research. The hanger’s large size and unique

    design allow it to accommodate a wide range of aircraft, including the X-15 rocket plane, the

    SR-71 Blackbird, and the Space shuttle prototype Enterprise. In addition to housing aircraft, the

    hangar has also been used for a variety of other purposes, including wind tunnel testing, engine
    testing, and the development of new technologies. Today, the hangar continues to be an

    important part of NASA's research efforts, and is used to support a variety of ongoing projects in

    the fields of aeronautics and space exploration.

    The Vacuum Spheres at the Hypersonic Facilities Complex are a critical component of NASA's

    research into high-speed flight. Located at the Ames Research Center in California, these

    spheres are used to simulate the extreme conditions that spacecraft and other high-speed

    vehicles experience during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. The spheres are made of stainless

    steel and are designed to maintain a near-vacuum environment, which allows researchers to

    study the effects of high temperatures and pressures on various materials and structures. The

    spheres are also equipped with specialized instrumentation that allows researchers to measure

    a variety of parameters, including temperature, pressure, and heat flux. The vacuum spheres

    are a key part of NASA's ongoing efforts to develop new technologies that will enable humans to

    explore space more safely and efficiently.

    The 14 by 22 Foot Subsonic Tunnel is a wind tunnel located at NASA's Langley Research

    Center in Virginia. The tunnel was built in 1930 and has since been used to conduct a wide

    range of experiments related to aeronautics and aerospace engineering. The tunnel's size and

    design allow it to simulate a variety of flight conditions, including takeoff, landing, and cruising.

    The tunnel is equipped with advanced instrumentation that allows researchers to measure a

    variety of parameters, including airspeed, pressure, and temperature. The tunnel has been used

    to test a wide range of aircraft, from small-scale models to full-sized planes, and has played a

    critical role in the development of many of the technologies that have enabled humans to

    explore space. Today, the 14 by 22 Foot Subsonic Tunnel continues to be an important part of
    NASA's research efforts, and is used to support a variety of ongoing projects in the fields of

    aeronautics and space exploration.

    Atmospheric sciences is a field of study that focuses on the Earth's atmosphere and the

    processes that govern its behavior. This includes the study of weather patterns, climate change,

    air pollution, and other related phenomena. Atmospheric scientists use a variety of tools and

    techniques to study the Earth's atmosphere, including satellites, radar systems, computer

    models, and ground-based observations. Their research is critical to our understanding of the

    Earth's climate and the impact that human activity is having on it. Atmospheric scientists work in

    a variety of settings, including government agencies, research institutions, and private

    companies. They play a critical role in developing new technologies and policies aimed at

    mitigating the effects of climate change and protecting the Earth's environment.

    Manufacturing and assembly in space using robotics is a rapidly developing field that has the

    potential to revolutionize space exploration and reduce the cost of space missions. The use of

    robotics in space manufacturing and assembly allows for the construction of large structures,

    such as space stations and habitats, that would be difficult or impossible to launch from Earth.

    Robots can be used to assemble and connect individual components in space, which can be

    launched separately and then assembled in orbit. This approach reduces the size and weight of

    the components that need to be launched from Earth and can significantly reduce the cost of

    space missions. In addition, robots can be used to manufacture new components and structures

    in space using locally available materials, such as lunar regolith. This approach could enable

    the construction of permanent bases on the Moon or other planets, and could also support

    long-duration human missions to deep space. While there are still many technical and logistical

    challenges to overcome, the use of robotics in space manufacturing and assembly has the
    potential to open up new frontiers in space exploration and enable humans to live and work in

    space more effectively.

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