Propulsion Systems
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NASA Seeks Info on Propulsion System Materials Testing Services
NASA is looking for potential sources that can provide testing and analysis services to support propulsion systems development efforts by the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. The contractor will perform their services for NASA-led programs as well as Defense Department, government, commercial and educational activities as part of an upcoming follow-on award to […] More
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Orbital ATK Unveils New Rocket Motor Manufacturing Facilities in West Virginia
Orbital ATK has unveiled new large tactical motor manufacturing facilities at the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory in Rocket Center, West Virginia as part of the company’s efforts to fulfill demand for insensitive munitions rocket motors. The company said Wednesday the new facilities will help create a production line for Orbital ATK’s family of propulsion systems that support defense programs. Orbital ATK […] More
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Boeing Launches South Carolina Tech Development Center; John Tracy Comments
Boeing has inaugurated a new research and technology center in South Carolina intended to further the company’s advanced manufacturing push. The 104,000-square-foot Boeing Research and Technology-South Carolina Center is designed to focus on the manufacture of composite fuselage and propulsion systems, Boeing said Thursday. John Tracy, Boeing chief technology officer and senior vice president of engineering, […] More
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Aerojet Rocketdyne Tests Rocket Motor for Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center; Tyler Evans Comments
Aerojet Rocketdyne has completed a second solid rocket motor test for the U.S. Air Force’s nuclear weapons center at sea level conditions. The second Large Class 92-inch diameter, second stage solid rocket motor went through testing at the Utah test and training range at Hill Air Force Base,  Aerojet Rocketdyne said Wednesday. “This motor firing demonstrates […] More
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Pratt & Whitney VP Tom Prete Joins Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering
Tom Prete, vice president of engineering at United Technologies’ Pratt & Whitney subsidiary, has been inducted into the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering. The academy recognized Tom Prete for his work in the development of Pratt & Whitney‘s aircraft engines and for his contributions to gas turbine propulsion systems, Pratt & Whitney said Wednesday. […] More