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.