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Year in Review
Annual summaries from AIAA's expert committees
2023 Year in Review
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Rapid aeroelastic testing, metamaterials, and design and analysis headline the year’s activities
Gas turbine engines gear up for advanced architectures and measurements
Advancements in heat transfer research and a new platform for microgravity experiments
2022 Year in Review
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New software releases headline year’s achievements
Fusion of multiple sensors and advanced algorithms facilitate new autonomous operation capabilities
LTA Research building second, bigger zeppelin as first prepares for flight
2021 Year in Review
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Military research focuses on improving survivability in both air and space
A drone on Mars hints at space computing things to come
Achievements include better composite laminate curing using nanotubes and a new integrity sensor
2020 Year in Review
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Steady progress for space in a year of uncertainty
Crewed launch returns to Kennedy Space Center
Ramping up work on simulations for advanced air mobility
2019 Year in Review
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Structures tested; modeling developed
A year of exploration and commercialization of space
Flapping flight breakthrough and other advances
2018 Year in Review
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New computing tools, international collaboration spell design progress
Commercial space enterprises, airspace integrators make test progress
FAA budget increase comes amid unmanned aircraft boom
2017 Year in Review
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Attention on drone safety and data collection
A nod to tragic and triumphant events
Research targets quiet, efficient flight
2016 Year in Review
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Solid propellants make civil, military contributions
Atmospheric vehicles tilt toward ‘going green’
Going green moves to higher gear