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Solar-powered plane wraps first leg of flight across United States
2013-05-05 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: The flight from San Fransisco to Phoenix took 18 hours and 18 minutes on Saturday - and didn't use a drop of fuel. A solar-powered airplane that developers hope eventually to pilot around the world landed safely in Phoenix on the first leg of an attempt to fly across the United States using only the sun's energy, project organizers said. The plane, dubbed the Solar Impulse, took 18 hours and 18 minutes to reach Phoenix on the slow-speed flight, completing the first of five legs with planned...
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X-51A Waverider hits Mach 5.1 in final flight
2013-05-03 20:41:21| CNET News.com
The accomplishment marks the longest flight for the $300 million X-51A technology demonstration program and, according to the Air Force and Boeing, the longest scramjet-powered hypersonic flight ever. [Read more]
Flight Dynamics Engineer J2655
2013-05-03 13:37:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Flight Dynamics Engineer J2655 Telespazio VEGA Deutschland has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, CNES and EUMETSAT. Key objectives of this position include We are looking for a degree educated Engineer to support our customer in the Flight Dynamics operations of interplanetary satellites, in a multicultural environment, for the following missions Rosetta Venus Express Solo Development Exomars Development Mars Express SW Maintenance Responsibilities Duties The holder of this post will work within a multidisciplinary team supporting the operations of various space missions. The spacecraft missions that are to be supported are either already in operations or in their preparation phases. The activities therefore cover both routine and special operations as well as analysis and studies of missions in development. The tasks performed by the flight dynamics experts within their domain of expertise shall be in support of Spacecraft, mission, and ground segment design Flight Dynamics requirements definition Design and preparation of the flight dynamics system Software development typically on SUN workstations using FORTRAN and Mathematica Software development for computation of the dynamical behaviour of satellites Special analysis, e.g. in support of the spacecraft design or to resolve an anomaly Participation in design reviews, system tests, operations and oncall support Mission analysis and design studies to evaluate Flight Dynamics aspects Software migration, modernization and extension using modern software development languages and techniques Qualifications Experience University degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or equivalent with high grades Software development Essential Skills Indepth familiarity with applied mathematics, especially vectormatrix algebra, and numerical integration techniques Sound knowledge of physics, especially mechanics Software development under UNIX SOLARIS Problem solving abilities Proven ability to study independently complex and novel topics Proven ability to rapidly prototype software for study purposes Fluency in English Desirable Skills Prior experience with spacecraft missions or flight dynamics Experience with Fortran, C, Java, Mathematics, MATLABSIMULINK, TclTk Development of large software systems Astronomy Further Details The current position is for a deputy simulation officer on SWARM with a possible extension as a prime simulation officer on Galileo or Sentinels Closing Date for applications is 31 May 2013. Local support shall be provided by VEGAs office in Darmstadt. Benefits A permanent employment contract. Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your application preferably online CV in Word format, all other documents as PDF with your availability details and salary expectations to Antonella Costa recruitmentadtelespaziovega.de.
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Flight Dynamics Consultant Two positions Interplanetary Missions mf
2013-05-03 12:36:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
With a 35year track record, Terma is among the most experienced European providers of missioncritical products, software, and services for space missions. Terma excels in stateoftheart niche technology and robust operational systems for the space industry. Working in close collaboration with customers and leading industry bodies, we develop advanced, missionspecific solutions. Over 150 employees are employed in all phases of space program development, Termas unique systems, software, and products are depended upon all over the world by astronauts, spacecraft, and organisations for mission success. Our solutions include customised systems for space science, earth observation, navigation, and telecommunication programs. They are based at Terma premises in Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands as well as numerous customer sites around Europe. The Challenge We are looking for two Flight Dynamics Consultants to support flight dynamics tasks on a range of interplanetary missions, both in operations Venus Express, Mars Express, and Rosetta and some in development ExoMars, BepiColombo, Lisa Pathfinder, Gaia, Solo. The work will take place at the customers site in Darmstadt, Germany. Sample tasks include Venus Express, Mars Express Mission planning, routine orbit and attitude manoeuvre preparation and analysis, orbit determination and propagation, equipment recalibration, product generation, test and validation of operational products, support for simulation campaigns Rosetta all of above. A special challenge will be the approach, orbit insertion and lander delivery at the targeted comet Churyumov Gerasimenko where, for example, the gravity field and comet shape need to be determined, effects of the comet environment like outgassing need to be learned before and during close approach, cataloguing, landing site selection and lander delivery ExoMars and Solo mission analysis type studies for the operational flight dynamics system, operations preparation and planning, orbit determination, trajectory optimisation, manoeuvre product generation, equipment calibration, support for principle investigators Flight dynamics software maintenance improvement e.g., generalisation of algorithms, adaptation to new interfaces and functional requirements, migration to new hardware andor operating systems. The software a variety of programs and scripts in FORTRAN, C, Mathematica, Matlab, awk, sed, python, perl includes a range from mission specific elements up to systems used across mission family boundaries. It also includes utilities comprising a support software layer between the operating system and the Flight Dynamics users. Qualifications Essential A superior university degree, preferably in physics, mathematics, space engineering or other suitable discipline A rigorous approach to practical physics and mathematics problems Demonstrable knowledge of applied mathematics and flight dynamics, orbit andor attitude determination and control Capability to quickly assess problems in novel areas and to follow a structured approach to their solution Software development experience preferably in FORTRAN 77 95, but also C or other core languages on UNIX operating systems Applicants are required to hold all appropriate documentation and permits for working and living in Germany. Desirable Experience with Mathematica Experience in scripting with Unix tools shells, sed, awk, python, perl Experience with flight dynamics operations, especially for interplanetary missions. These include orbit determination, attitude determination, mission planning, manoeuvre optimisation, command generation, test and validation of operational products Experience in flight dynamics software development andor maintenance Experience with onboard software and equipment Familiarity with the flight dynamics software in use at ESOC Familiarity with mission analysis approach including software tools at ESOC Familiarity with the ORATOS support layer software. Candidates will be working in a multinational environment. The working language is English spoken and written fluency is required. Some, limited oncall support or shift work may be necessary for critical operations, such as launches and planetary orbit insertions. These are fulltime positions with a planned starting date in August 2013. Terma offers At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site in Darmstadt, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An permanent employment contract with attractive benefits Highly competitive salary. Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Further information For further information, please contact Mr Frank Mayer by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId358joblistId1with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date 27 May, 2013. Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma is a hightech, internationally recognized supplier of advanced and customized systems, products, and services within defense systems, surveillance, radar systems, and space.
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Robot bees take first flight
2013-05-03 02:51:50| CNET News.com
Harvard University researchers have conducted the first controlled flight of so-called "RoboBees," which weigh less than a tenth of a gram. [Read more]
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