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How will NASA's software for autonomous navigation in cis-lunar space be tested; what information is processed, what outputs evaluated?

CAPS will cut the apron strings from earth-based navigation. It requires no sophisticated hardware, just well-proven S-Band RF ranging. Since it is only software, it adds no mass to the craft. It can ...
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What is ascent venting?

Answer: PLF Volume / Vent Area = linear “Volume” is the payload fairing (PLF) – volume of payload “Area” is the area of the vent(s) For instance, if the PLF is 2m diameter and 2m long, its volume is ...
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What is ascent venting?

Ascent venting is the venting of gases during ascent. Spacecraft are typically assembled and integrated with the launch vehicle on Earth, at standard atmospheric pressures. Therefore, any gas that is ...
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Has Demonstrator-1 2021-006BX demonstrated a hydrogen-oxygen combustion engine fueled by electrolysis yet?

Funnily enough the document(s) to answer your question was uploaded 3 days after the question was asked. They were able to get the system to work, with the electrolyzer generating hydrogen and oxygen ...
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