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Elodin creates flight software, simulations, and hardware for drones, satellites, and defense.
First test fire! After learning way too much about filling paintball canisters with CO2 – we finally got moving.

#aerospace #hardware
March 5, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Happy Belated Birthday, Johannes Kepler! Born on December 27, 1571, Johannes was a pioneering astronomer who formulated the three fundamental laws of planetary motion that revolutionized our understanding of the solar system. science.nasa.gov/solar-system...

#Astronomy #Astrophysics
December 28, 2024 at 3:48 PM
On Christmas Eve, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will fly within 3.8 million miles of the sun at 430,000 mph, breaking records for speed and proximity. The car-sized spacecraft has just finished its final Venus pass as it prepares to make history.

#NASA #ParkerSolarProbe #Space
December 19, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Over 120 years ago!

Wright flyer of 1903, first powered airplane to demonstrate sustained flight under the full control of the pilot. Flown four times on December 17, to distances of 120, 175, 200, and 852 feet (36.6, 53.3, 61, and 260 m), respectively.

#Aerospace #History #AviationHistory
December 17, 2024 at 8:40 PM
On December 14, 1962, Mariner 2 became the first spacecraft to encounter another planet, passing within 34,773 km of Venus after 110 days in flight.

#SpaceExploration #VenusMission #Mariner2 #PlanetaryScience #NASAHistory #AstronomyFacts #Space
December 14, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Catch the Geminid meteor shower on Dec 12-13 (Thu/Fri) with up to 150 meteors/hour at peak intensity around 2am Friday. Find a dark sky spot for the best view—it's set to be an intense display this year.

More Info:
www.space.com/stargazing/m...

#MeteorShower #Geminids2023 #Space
December 11, 2024 at 6:58 PM