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Earth as Titan's classroom: how terrestrial analogs prep Dragonfly's mission
space-exploration23 days ago

Earth as Titan's classroom: how terrestrial analogs prep Dragonfly's mission

Earth hosts Titan-like processes—methane rain, hydrocarbon rivers, seas and Titan-inspired geomorphology—that scientists are using as terrestrial analogs to test instruments and hypotheses. A new arXiv paper argues that field analog research on Earth can ground-truth Titan studies and refine data interpretation ahead of NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Titan (targeting Selk Crater) in 2036, linking Earth geophysics to the exploration of Saturn’s moon.

via Space|
#dragonfly#planetary-science#space-exploration
NASA's Nuclear Dragonfly Set to Scout Titan
space25 days ago

NASA's Nuclear Dragonfly Set to Scout Titan

NASA is building Dragonfly, a nuclear-powered rotorcraft drone, to explore Saturn's moon Titan (launching on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy in 2028 with a 2034 arrival). Powered by a multi-mission RTG, it will fly through Titan's dense atmosphere to gather atmospheric, spectrometric, and seismic data, analyze chemical samples, and search for indicators of life, leveraging Titan's dunes and subsurface ocean in a mission costing about $3 billion.

via Jalopnik|
#dragonfly#nasa#nuclear
NASA advances Dragonfly, a nuclear-powered Titan drone aimed for 2028
space-exploration29 days ago

NASA advances Dragonfly, a nuclear-powered Titan drone aimed for 2028

NASA has begun building and testing Dragonfly, a nuclear-powered rotorcraft that will explore Titan’s atmosphere and surface. After months of integration and power/instrument testing at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Dragonfly is on track for a 2028 launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, with further system testing at Lockheed Martin and Kennedy Space Center to study Titan’s chemistry, geology and potential clues to life.

via Space|
#dragonfly#nasa#nuclear-power
Dragonfly Mission Takes Flight to Titan
entertainment1 month ago

Dragonfly Mission Takes Flight to Titan

Space.com’s This Week In Space Episode 198 features Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discussing NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan with principal investigator Dr. Elizabeth “Zibi” Turtle. The car-sized rotorcraft, slated for a 2028 launch and a 2034 arrival, will descend into Titan’s atmosphere and then fly across its hydrocarbon dunes and methane seas, stepping through its surface and atmospheric exploration plans.

via Space|
#dragonfly#dragonfly-mission#entertainment
Flight Engineers Support NASA's Dragonfly Mission
science3 months ago

Flight Engineers Support NASA's Dragonfly Mission

NASA's Dragonfly mission, set to launch in 2028, involves a car-sized rotorcraft designed to explore Saturn's moon Titan. Extensive testing, including aerodynamic and structural assessments at NASA's Langley Research Center, has validated the rotor design, which is crucial for the mission's success. The project is a collaborative effort involving multiple institutions, aiming to study Titan's diverse environments and potentially find conditions suitable for life.

via NASA (.gov)|
#aerodynamic-testing#dragonfly#nasa
Canada's First Dinosaur-Era Dragonfly Fossil Discovered
science7 months ago

Canada's First Dinosaur-Era Dragonfly Fossil Discovered

A 75-million-year-old dragonfly species, Cordualadensa acorni, was discovered in Alberta's Dinosaur Provincial Park, filling a significant gap in the evolutionary history of dragonflies and representing the first dinosaur-era dragonfly found in Canada. The fossil, found in 2023 by a McGill University student, led to the creation of a new family, Cordualadensidae, and provides insights into insect diversity and ecological dynamics during the Cretaceous period.

via Sci.News|
#alberta#cretaceous#dragonfly
US DOJ Reverses Course on Dragonfly and Tornado Cash Investigations
technology8 months ago

US DOJ Reverses Course on Dragonfly and Tornado Cash Investigations

The U.S. Department of Justice has retracted its previous statement suggesting it would charge crypto VC Dragonfly for supporting Tornado Cash, clarifying that Dragonfly is not a target of their investigation. This reversal follows Dragonfly's firm stance to defend its investment, amid concerns over potential implications for open-source software and privacy rights. The case has sparked broader debates about the treatment of crypto backers and privacy technology in the U.S.

via AMBCrypto|
#cryptocurrency#doj#dragonfly
science-and-technology1 year ago

SpaceX Falcon Heavy to Launch NASA's Dragonfly Mission to Titan

NASA has contracted SpaceX to launch the Dragonfly mission to Saturn's moon Titan using a Falcon Heavy rocket in 2028, with an expected arrival in 2034. Dragonfly, an octocopter, will explore Titan's surface, particularly the Selk impact structure, to study its chemistry and potential prebiotic conditions. The mission aims to enhance understanding of Titan's organic-rich environment, leveraging its dense atmosphere and weak gravity for powered flight. The launch contract is valued at $256 million.

via Universe Today|
#dragonfly#falcon-heavy#nasa
SpaceX to Launch NASA's Dragonfly Mission to Saturn's Moon Titan
science-and-technology1 year ago

SpaceX to Launch NASA's Dragonfly Mission to Saturn's Moon Titan

NASA's Dragonfly mission, set to launch in 2028 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, aims to explore Saturn's moon Titan with a rotorcraft lander. The mission, part of NASA's New Frontiers program, will investigate Titan's prebiotic chemistry and search for chemical biosignatures. Originally planned for 2026, the launch was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the use of a heavy-lift vehicle will ensure Dragonfly arrives on schedule in 2034. The mission will build on insights from the Cassini-Huygens mission and the Mars Helicopter, Ingenuity.

via Forbes|
#dragonfly#nasa#science-and-technology
SpaceX Falcon Heavy to Launch NASA's Dragonfly to Titan in 2028
space-exploration1 year ago

SpaceX Falcon Heavy to Launch NASA's Dragonfly to Titan in 2028

NASA has selected SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket to launch the Dragonfly mission to Saturn's moon Titan in July 2028. The $3.35 billion mission aims to explore Titan's potential to support life, focusing on its hydrocarbon lakes and organic compounds. Dragonfly, a nuclear-powered rotorcraft, will operate for 2.5 years on Titan, investigating its habitability and prebiotic chemistry. The mission has faced delays and cost increases but remains on track for its 2028 launch.

via Space.com|
#dragonfly#falcon-heavy#nasa
"NASA's Nuclear-Powered Dragonfly Drone Set for Titan Mission"
space-exploration2 years ago

"NASA's Nuclear-Powered Dragonfly Drone Set for Titan Mission"

NASA has confirmed that its Dragonfly rotorcraft mission will be heading to Titan, Saturn's moon, with a scheduled arrival in 2034. The mission's total cost has increased to $3.35 billion due to various factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic and design iterations. The spacecraft will be powered by a Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator and is expected to travel hundreds of kilometers during its two-year exploration of Titan, making it the farthest-traveling planetary rover. This confirmation brings optimism amid budgetary challenges at NASA and marks a significant step in the exploration of Titan, a moon that has long fascinated scientists.

via The Register|
#dragonfly#nasa#space-exploration
"NASA Approves Mission to Send Giant Drone to Explore Saturn's Moon Titan"
space-exploration2 years ago

"NASA Approves Mission to Send Giant Drone to Explore Saturn's Moon Titan"

NASA has received approval to launch Dragonfly, a drone-like lander, to explore Titan, Saturn's largest moon, in 2028. The mission aims to study prebiotic chemical processes and search for signs of past life on Titan. Dragonfly will utilize its eight rotors to cover over 108 miles during its 32-month mission, with a total lifecycle cost of $3.35 billion. This announcement coincided with the farewell to Ingenuity, the Mars helicopter, which has completed its final flight.

via The Verge|
#dragonfly#nasa#saturn