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Who needs a runway when you could just use a rocket? And what if we used an aircraft to launch a rocket? Read on and enjoy this little video that reminds us how far our species likes to push boundaries. 😅🚀 Rocket Assisted Takeoff, or RATO, is a method used to help aircraft take off when additional thrust is needed. This could be due to heavy loads, short runways, or the need for a quick ascent. RATO units are rocket motors attached to the aircraft, providing a temporary boost in thrust to aid in lift-off. RATO has historical roots dating back to the early 20th century and was notably used during World War II. There are various types of assisted takeoffs, including catapults on aircraft carriers and air-launch-to-orbit systems for space missions. Modern applications of RATO include military operations where aircraft like the C-130 Hercules, shown in the second video, use RATO for short-field takeoffs in remote locations. RATO is significant because it enhances aircraft capabilities in situations where traditional takeoff methods are not feasible. It allows for operations from constrained environments and contributes to the versatility of military and specialized aircraft. The technology also plays a role in space launches, offering a flexible and potentially cost-effective alternative to ground-based rocket launches. It's called air-launch-to-orbit and it's a method of launching rockets from an aircraft at high altitude. In theory, it presents several advantages over traditional vertical launches. It reduces the mass and thrust needed for the rocket, allows for more precise control over the launch, and can be less subject to weather constraints. It also offers the potential for launch-on-demand and aircraft-like operations. This is what Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne was designed to accomplish, seen in the last part of the video, but sadly technical and financial difficulties killed the project. Virgin Orbit went into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. If you love space and want to be in on the breaking inside conversations in the space economy, feel free to subscribe to my newsletter, Trailblazers. It’s the fastest-growing space newsletter and it’s free! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gfpUsDDC 🎥 Credit: withregram, pilotxtrim, galleryaircraft, and spacemann.lol on IG #space #technology #spaceeconomy #rocketlaunch #virginorbit #RATO

What Is Driving the Growth of the Global #DeepSpaceExploration Market? The global deep space exploration market is expanding due to increased space budgets, rising demand for #smallsatellites, and the emergence of space-related emergencies worldwide. Additionally, significant investments from private companies in space drones for exploration missions are further driving market growth, creating new opportunities for advanced space technologies and missions. Key Market Players: Planetary Resources, Northrop Grumman, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Airbus Aircraft, Boeing, Maxar Technologies , SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES INC ,Masten Space Systems Read More: https://lnkd.in/dvuS8AAS #AMR #DeepSpaceExploration #SpaceTechnology #SmallSatellites #SpaceDrones #SpaceInnovation #GlobalSpaceMarket #NewSpaceEconomy #PrivateSpaceInvestment #FutureOfSpace #SpaceMissions

Creative launching can double payload capacity for rockets and space vehicles (such as the space shuttle.) E = 1/2 m * v^2, works out to prove that a rocket roughly doubles its payload capacity if it is moving five (5) miles per hour at ignition. Unavoidably, rockets sometimes fail to ignite, and so an entire space ship is too valuable to risk as a projectile. But there may be a creative or ingenious way to harness the knowledge of an elevator counterweight, to improve the situation, based on a counterweight balanced on a pulley next to the stabilization rigging. Rockets are more efficient, not less when they have empty space behind them, and a platform that is latticed or falls open after initial motion, would improve the launch. The reason for engineering, is to resolve how to manage arresting the elevator, should ignition fail. Although I can't do the math, the height of the weight above ground zero would only be enough to accelerate the rocket body through 5 mph. If it were lifted higher, and equipped with Otis style brakes, we can theorize a rocket that is safely recovered, even if ignition fails completely. Otis didn't invent elevators... he made grain elevators safe for humans. This might be a solution for unmanned payloads only. Doubling a payload is still tantalizing. #nasa #recovery #secondstage #reentry #launch #capecanaveral #rocket #spaceshuttle #unmanned #space #civilianrockets #payload #payloads #reusage #branson #musk #richardbranson #civilianflight

It can grab hold of space debris, helping to protect the systems that power maps, messaging and internet connections.  Via: World Economic Forum #space #technology #trending #manufacturing #manufacturingengineering #industria #industry #industrialdesign #industrial #manufacturer #manufacture #manufacturers #mexico #aeronautical #aeroplanes #aerospaceengineer #aerospacecomponents #aerospace #aerospaceindustry #aerospaceengineering #airplane #process #development #economy #supplychain #design #air #flight

Space Boundaries Defining where “Space” begins on Earth may seem like a straightforward declaration, but it’s surprisingly complex. Depending on who you ask—a physicist, a climatologist, or a regulator—you’ll likely get three different answers. To establish a unified standard, the FAA has determined that space officially begins at 100 km altitude. Following the FAA’s criteria, KOSMO divides space into “outer” and “inner” space. This classification is crucial due to the diverse range of “space vehicles” operating in these sectors, including drones, aircraft, spacecraft, and satellites. #space #outerspace #innerspace #airspace

The device was created and designed by Airbus for the European Space Agency (ESA), with the hope that its technology will help in future missions to Mars and the Moon. #space #printer #metal #manufacturing #manufacturingengineering #industria #industry #industrialdesign #industrial #manufacturer #manufacture #manufacturers #mexico #aeronautical #aeroplanes #aerospaceengineer #aerospacecomponents #aerospace #aerospaceindustry #aerospaceengineering #airplane #process #development #economy #supplychain #design #air #flight

Space vehicle, ground & flight testing! Rocket boosters and spacecraft are subject to high levels of #vibration effecting structures and on-board equipment. Dytran AC and DC response #accelerometers monitor structural interactions with propulsion systems and #flight control systems that can cause low #frequency flight instabilities. #Space flight #sensors are log outgassing, lightweight, and packaged in hermetically sealed housings to withstand extreme enviroments. Accelerate your projects and elevate your research with ENMO's expertise in space technology. 🌐🔬 Join us on the journey to push boundaries and redefine what's possible! Learn more about our Dytran by HBK solutions for space applications via the link in the comments. #soundandvibration #geluidentrilling #vibrationtesting #SpaceTech #DytranSolutions #AccelerateWithENMO

🚀 Exciting times ahead for the aerospace industry! The future of aviation and space exploration is on the verge of a significant transformation. With advancements in electric and hybrid propulsion, sustainable fuel alternatives, and innovations in lightweight materials, we’re set to witness a new era of environmentally friendly flight. 🌍✈️ The push toward urban air mobility is also gaining momentum, with electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft soon to revolutionize urban transportation. Additionally, the expansion of commercial space travel is bringing us closer to regular, affordable access to space, with companies investing in next-gen spacecraft and space stations. 🌌🚁 Stay tuned for these incredible developments as we soar toward the future of aerospace! #FirstClassRecruiting #Aerospace #Innovation #Aviation #Sustainability #UrbanAirMobility #SpaceExploration

One of the most important application of this flying structure is that it can act as a support to any commercial airplane that is about to fall from the sky.

https://lnkd.in/gu-C3SXX Raw engineering at it's best! Each successful flight changes the cost economics of space flights in the future! This one specifically - catching a super-heavy booster mid-air using metal "chopsticks".