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NASA to offer free Zero-Gravity flights

Houston, USA - To experiment technologies and equipments usefull for the space missions

NASA will provide free flights to outside teams to test new technologies on flights that simulate the weightless conditions of space. The Agency announced that it's seeking technologies that could be used to improve space vehicle capabilities and support future space exploration. Proposals are due March 20. NASA has offered testing opportunities to U.S. companies, individuals, academic or research...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1099353
Rome, Italy, 02/03/2009 18:22
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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