Category Archives: Aerospace

SpaceX Needs Interns

Posted on Friday, October 21, 2011 by MegaZone

For my money SpaceX is one of the most exciting companies in the world today. They’re doing things no other private company is doing and they’re well ahead of the rest in the race to build the next generation of … Continue reading →

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The Making of a Bombardier Q400

Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 by MegaZone

I’ve posted videos of the B747-8 and the A320 & A380 being assembled. And in the same vein, here’s a Bombardier Q400 being assembled for SpiceJet: The Bombardier Q400 is the latest in the family that was originally the de … Continue reading →

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Boeing 747-8 Freighter Enters Service with Cargolux

Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 by MegaZone

I’ve posted videos of the new B747-8 being assembled and undergoing test flights, and now it is entering service with launch customer Cargolux Airlines. I love the B747 Freighter’s nose door, it isn’t something you see often outside of military … Continue reading →

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Never Send a Human to do a Robot’s Job

Posted on Thursday, October 6, 2011 by MegaZone

More robots are going to war. In this case Afghanistan, which is where the Lockheed Martin-Kaman unmanned K-MAX helicopter is heading for a six month trial with the Marines after completing the Navy’s Quick Reaction Assessment. I’ve always loved Kaman’s … Continue reading →

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Happy 40th Birthday to the Harpoon

Posted on Thursday, October 6, 2011 by MegaZone

It is hard to believe, but the Harpoon anti-ship missile is forty years old. It has certainly evolved quite a bit, and is available in surface, air, submarine, and land launched versions. It also formed the basis of the SLAM, … Continue reading →

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