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Kryptonite may weaken Superman, but real‑life krypton fuel is giving our electric propulsion thrusters a “super” boost! NASA Glenn engineers tested two 12‑kilowatt HERMeS Hall thrusters running side by side — the same type set to take the Space Reactor‑1 Freedom spacecraft to Mars. Instead of traditional xenon, the thrusters ran on krypton, which is more cost-effective for long-duration journeys but can be tougher on hardware. Researchers studied their performance and how quickly their parts wore down. They found that Glenn’s magnetic shielding technology reduced wear-and-tear significantly, giving krypton-fueled thrusters the lifetime needed for round-trip Mars missions. As the thrusters were moved closer together, they continued to operate smoothly — a major step forward for future NASA electric propulsion spacecraft. More:

Kryptonite may weaken Superman, but real‑life krypton fuel is giving our electric propulsion thrusters a “super” boost! NASA Glenn engineers tested two 12‑kilowatt HERMeS Hall thrusters running side by side — the same type set to take the Space Reactor‑1 Freedom spacecraft to Mars. Instead of traditional xenon, the thrusters ran on krypton, which is more cost-effective for long-duration journeys but can be tougher on hardware. Researchers studied their performance and how quickly their parts wore down. They found that Glenn’s magnetic shielding technology reduced wear-and-tear significantly, giving krypton-fueled thrusters the lifetime needed for round-trip Mars missions. As the thrusters were moved closer together, they continued to operate smoothly — a major step forward for future NASA electric propulsion spacecraft. More:

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At NASA, we test like we fly 💪🔥 In 2024, the Orion capsule that flew around the Moon during the first NASAArtemis mission returned to our Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, where experts put its forward bay cover through its paces. Fast forward to April 10, when the Orion spacecraft with our four Artemis II astronauts aboard jettisoned its forward bay cover ahead of splashdown off the coast of San Diego. This shell helps protect the spacecraft, but must come off before Orion’s parachutes can deploy and slow the capsule down for a safe landing.

At NASA, we test like we fly 💪🔥 In 2024, the Orion capsule that flew around the Moon during the first NASAArtemis mission returned to our Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, where experts put its forward bay cover through its paces. Fast forward to April 10, when the Orion spacecraft with our four Artemis II astronauts aboard jettisoned its forward bay cover ahead of splashdown off the coast of San Diego. This shell helps protect the spacecraft, but must come off before Orion’s parachutes can deploy and slow the capsule down for a safe landing.

NASA's Glenn Research Center

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After traveling 1.4 million miles around the Moon and then back to Earth during the Artemis I mission, the Orion spacecraft proved its capabilities in the harsh environment of space. But the spacecraft’s evaluation did not end at splashdown. Recently, engineers at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility subjected Orion Spacecraft to the extreme conditions it may experience in a launch abort scenario — which is an emergency when Orion, and astronauts inside, would jettison away from the ARCHIVED: NASA_SLS rocket for a safe landing in the ocean. The mission-critical testing is important to the safety and success of future NASA Artemis missions. Learn what’s next, view more photos of Orion, and see key moments from the 11-month test campaign in Ohio: In this video: On Nov. 23, 2024, after subjecting the Orion test article to launch abort-level acoustics, experts tested the functionality of the forward bay cover, which is the last piece that must eject before parachutes deploy. Credit: NASA/Jordan Salkin and Quentin Schwinn

After traveling 1.4 million miles around the Moon and then back to Earth during the Artemis I mission, the Orion spacecraft proved its capabilities in the harsh environment of space. But the spacecraft’s evaluation did not end at splashdown. Recently, engineers at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility subjected Orion Spacecraft to the extreme conditions it may experience in a launch abort scenario — which is an emergency when Orion, and astronauts inside, would jettison away from the ARCHIVED: NASA_SLS rocket for a safe landing in the ocean. The mission-critical testing is important to the safety and success of future NASA Artemis missions. Learn what’s next, view more photos of Orion, and see key moments from the 11-month test campaign in Ohio: In this video: On Nov. 23, 2024, after subjecting the Orion test article to launch abort-level acoustics, experts tested the functionality of the forward bay cover, which is the last piece that must eject before parachutes deploy. Credit: NASA/Jordan Salkin and Quentin Schwinn

NASA's Glenn Research Center

76,378 views • 1 year ago

Our engineers are advancing a new regenerative fuel cell system, designed to keep missions running through long lunar nights and Martian dust storms! Go behind the scenes with NASA Glenn research engineer Dr. Kerrigan Cain as he explains how this NASA Technology stores energy and generates electricity, all in a closed-loop system. Regenerative fuel cells could be designed to power a rover or large lunar base — even when sunlight isn't available — making them essential in NASA's mission to return to the Moon and explore beyond.

Our engineers are advancing a new regenerative fuel cell system, designed to keep missions running through long lunar nights and Martian dust storms! Go behind the scenes with NASA Glenn research engineer Dr. Kerrigan Cain as he explains how this NASA Technology stores energy and generates electricity, all in a closed-loop system. Regenerative fuel cells could be designed to power a rover or large lunar base — even when sunlight isn't available — making them essential in NASA's mission to return to the Moon and explore beyond.

NASA's Glenn Research Center

16,813 views • 1 year ago

2024 was bright at NASA Glenn. ✨ We pushed innovations forward, brought the excitement of STEM to more communities, and paved the way for new discoveries. Watch to revisit some of the center’s biggest achievements from this year. More:

2024 was bright at NASA Glenn. ✨ We pushed innovations forward, brought the excitement of STEM to more communities, and paved the way for new discoveries. Watch to revisit some of the center’s biggest achievements from this year. More:

NASA's Glenn Research Center

13,275 views • 1 year ago

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