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Nuclear reactors the size of wastebaskets could power our Martian settlements
Not your standard reactor “A traditional light water cooled reactor makes a gigawatt in electricity. It’s a million times bigger, it’s very complicated, and it’s designed so it utilizes the fuel very well,” McClure says. At the size of the … Continue reading
Why the 747 Is Such a Badass Plane
On August 3, 1970, Pan Am 747 “Clipper Victor,” lifted off from JFK for San Juan, carrying 359 passengers and 19 crew. Flight 299 was a “redeye,” one of the first regularly scheduled routes since Pan Am inaugurated Boeing 747 … Continue reading
Young family in favor of Brewer-Young Mansion rezoning in Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — Todd Young, part of the Young family of Absorbine fame that gave the Brewer-Young mansion its name, remembers how much fun it was growing up in and around the “big house” on Longmeadow Street. There were epic hide-and-seek … Continue reading
Commentary
Lompoc should regulate drones By RON FINK The Lompoc City Council was scheduled to discuss a proposed city ordinance concerning unmanned aerial vehicles on Jan. 16. To some, these are toys much like model airplanes, to others they are tools, … Continue reading
Trucks: A Potential Headwind For Tesla
What is the main function of trucks announced by Tesla? Answer: Towing Tesla, Inc (TSLA) branched into a completely new area of vehicle production when they unveiled their Tesla semi trucks in November. Semis are intended for only one purpose. … Continue reading
Where Real Warbirds Go to Fly | History | Air & Space Magazine
One day soon, before the end of this year, Steve Hinton will climb into the cockpit of one of the most significant fighters of World War II—one of the few World War II fighters he hasn’t flown—and take it up on … Continue reading
Adient expands into aircraft seating with Boeing JV
Boeing is moving into making aircraft seats to try to reduce costly delays to deliveries by plane manufacturers, forming a joint venture with car seating leader Adient. Adient Aerospace will develop and sell seats to airlines and leasing companies, both … Continue reading