Aerospace

Airbus unveils first immersive remote collaboration concept to ease aircraft cabin definition

By creating an industry-first collaborative solution based on mixed reality technologies for customizing airplane interiors, Airbus is bringing digital collaboration into a new dimension.

By allowing live and remote interactions with customers in an immersive virtual world, this revolutionary concept will revolutionize and improve how Airbus defines aircraft cabins. Users can imagine numerous cabin equipment options and test out various interior configurations, materials, or colors by using holograms in a 3D environment. Any user can quickly and instantly communicate with another, no matter where they are.

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By industrializing the “Airbus immersive remote collaboration” solution on the A320 series by 2025, new mixed-reality industrial applications for other commercial aircraft and on helicopter projects will become available.

This novel idea is built on Airbus’ experience using mixed reality technologies in commercial settings and very precise interior visualization. It helps Airbus achieve its goal of using a fully digital end-to-end approach for its industrial operations in order to enhance the quality of aircraft design, facilitate the ramp-up of production, and boost customer satisfaction.

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“With this new solution, Airbus is opening a new era where mixed reality will help define the future of aircraft cabin definition,” said Catherine Jestin, Executive Vice President of Digital and Information Management at Airbus. To develop engaging, dynamic, and realistic virtual experiences for our clients that are accessible at any time, from anywhere in the globe, we are utilising the power of data and the most cutting-edge technologies. This demonstrates how, at Airbus, we encourage digital innovation across all of our offerings while always keeping our consumers in mind.

Aerospace

Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.