The Space Shuttle was an engineering marvel that changed the face of space exploration, and understanding how it launched is key to appreciating the complexity of this incredible spacecraft. From ...

The Space Shuttle Orbiter was a revolutionary spacecraft that changed the way we think about space exploration. Designed for ...

Brunvoll has signed a contract with Samsung Heavy Industries for the delivery of comprehensive thruster and control system packages for nine DP2 shuttle tankers.

Adjusting the angle of the engine’s thrust offers control of the rocket’s orientation and trajectory, enabling precise maneuvers during launch, flight, and landing.

Posted in Space Tagged control, Falcon 9, gimbal lock, model, pid, quaternian, rocket, software, Space Shuttle, Thrust vectoring ...

A complex mission to Mercury that began its epic space voyage six years ago has encountered critical thrust problems that controllers say could imperil plans to study the closest planet to the sun ...

Control of vectors for neglected diseases represents a critical area of research aimed at combating a spectrum of illnesses often afflicting marginalized populations. Neglected tropical diseases ...

Airbus is aiming to introduce an engine control unit software modification for CFM International CFM56 powerplants, to reduce the safety risk if A320 pilots attempt a go-around after activating ...

The second test flight for SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket is scheduled to take place as soon as November 18th after being given the go-ahead by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

That’s how we got the CR-990 Tire Assault Vehicle, which was built to blow up Space Shuttle tires that were too dangerous for a human to touch. The TAV’s story begins in 1993, when NASA was ...