No.4 HAMILTON PLACE
National Aerospace Library 
An interview with British ESA Astronaut Major Tim Peake on training for outer space, what it takes to be an astronaut and NASA/ESA cooperation.
Tag Archives: NASA
Space
Space highlights in 2013
Space in 2013 – an overview of government and scientific spaceflight highlights to look out for this year.
Aerospace, Defence
Cliffs and ceilings – an endless fiscal crisis?
Despite a last minute reprieve, the threat of sequestration or the ‘fiscal cliff’ to the US aerospace and defence sector has not gone away. Professor KEITH HAYWARD, RAeS Head of Research, looks at the new danger of the debt ceiling.
Community, Space
My friendship with the Man on the Moon
Britain’s greatest test pilot, aviation record holder and former RAeS President Captain Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown gives his tribute to astronaut Neil Armstrong ‘a kindred spririt’, who passed away earlier this year.
Space
VIDEO: Elon Musk interview
A video interview with SpaceX space entrepeneur and rocket builder, Elon Musk, on his Dragon capsule, rocket plans and retiring on Mars.
Aerospace, Defence
Sequestration, Congressional deadlock, and the aerospace community
Back in office, President Obama returns to confront the challenges of sequestration. The ‘fiscal cliff’ that the US defence sector is now teetering on has implications beyond America’s shores. Professor KEITH HAYWARD, RAeS Head of Research, assesses the situation.
Community, General Aviation
VIDEO: Buzz Aldrin adds one small step for disabled flyers
Apollo 11 Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin was one of several famous pilots and aviation names ‘flying’ for disabled flying charity Aerobility in a simulated round-the-world flight challenge in October. In this video he answers questions on his aviation hero, the differences between a Piper PA-28 and a Lunar Module, and why humans need to make an all-out effort to walk on Mars.
Space
VIDEO: NASA Mars Curiosity Rover Lecture
An exclusive video of a recent Royal Aeronautical Society Lecture on NASA’s new Mars Rover mission, Curiosity.
Aerospace, Defence
Boeing’s X-Planes return to flight
Three Boeing-led aerospace technology demonstrators, encompassing, speed, persistence and novel configurations are set for new flights in the next six months. A report from NASA Dryden, at Edwards AFB, California.
Aerospace, From the Aerospace International
A bluffer’s guide to aerospace propulsion
How does a scramjet work? Why can’t we fit one to an airliner? A technical article explains the theory of hypersonic propulsion and its practical applications to aircraft.
Aerospace, Community
Crashing an airliner on purpose – stunt or science?
In a spectacular event, a production TV crew have deliberately crashed an empty Boeing 727 into the desert in a remote location in Baja California in Mexico for an upcoming documentary. With cameras inside and out and sensors wired to record measurements – it will certainly be must-watch TV – but what will we learn?
Space
UK aims to carve space biomedicine niche
After years sitting on the sidelines of human spaceflight activities, Britain is now aiming to reach for the stars with a new national space biomedicine strategy. A report of how the UK is aspiring to leverage Zero-G medicine for space and terrestrial benefits.
From the Aerospace International, Space
The dragon in space
In the week that Chinese spacecraft accomplished the milestone of an automated docking in orbit, an overview of China’ s ambitious and far-reaching civil spaceflight programmes.
Aerospace
Protecting the R&D crown jewels
How secure is the future of the UK aerospace sector? Worries mount over long-term health of the UK’s aerospace industry due to R&D shortfall.
Aerospace, From the Aerospace International
Think big, think small
Electrically-powered passenger aircraft? Intelligent paint? Planet-exploring micro robots? A look into the science of nanotechnology and the remarkable changes that such research could offer to change the future of aerospace.
Space
Hitching a ride or build your own?
ESA’s spaceflight ambitions face a crucial decision in 2012 – on whether to develop a manned version of the European ATV or co-operate with NASA on its human spaceflight programme.
Space
Space Shuttle – the End of the Beginning
Why the retirement of the Space Shuttle signifies the end of one phase of the space age and the start of another.
Space
VIDEO: Space Shuttle Discovery STS-133 crew presentation
Video presentation of NASA’s crew of the Space Shuttle Discovery – who describe the last mission (STS-133) of this Space Shuttle earlier this year.
Aerospace, Air Transport
Aerodays Madrid – Part 2
Part 2 of a report from the European Commission’s Aerodays conference – highlighting the latest aeronautical research and development.
Space
Video interview – Dr Piers Sellers – NASA Astronaut
Exclusive video interview with British-born astronaut Dr Piers Sellers OBE on the imminent retirement of the Space Shuttle, space tourism, a manned Mars mission and NASA’s future focus.
