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2023
Aerospace & Defense

Akecheta: Revolutionizing Aerial Warfare with the World's First Pilotless Bomber, Drone, and Fighter

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The Akecheta, an innovative and groundbreaking invention, represents a paradigm shift in aerial warfare. It is the world's first pilotless bomber, drone, and fighter, boasting an array of exceptional features that redefine the possibilities of airborne operations. With its remarkable capabilities, the Akecheta promises to revolutionize military operations and usher in a new era of unmanned aerial combat.

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Albert Lee
Nyc, United States
Votes: 1
Views: 1416
Aerospace & Defense
Jul 3, 2023

Air Ionization in Air Breathing Plasma Thruster

Currently, air-breathing electric propulsion ramjet configurations are considered worldwide. However, configurations with air scoops suffer from significant momentum losses due to air collimation and drag. One idea that was proposed a few years ago and requires further development is a direct scramjet configuration that can significantly reduce drag. In this case, full ionization of atmospheric molecules is required.

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Anmol Taploo
Washington, United States
Votes: 275
Views: 10536
Aerospace & Defense
Jul 3, 2023

A Novel Electric Propulsion Unit For Affordable Deep Space Exploration

The solar system confronts us with countless mysteries that stir the curiosity of humanity’s brightest minds. However, the prohibitive cost of robotic space exploration renders it inaccessible to most scientists. One emergent technology could lower this barrier: the CubeSat.

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Benjamin Fields
Los Angeles, United States
Votes: 0
Views: 1564
Aerospace & Defense
Jul 2, 2023

Shape Memory Alloy Assisted Geometric Docking Adapters with Active Lighting Cues Package for Small Satellite Docking and In-Space Assembly

Significant innovations in Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, On-Orbit Servicing, and small satellite docking are required to enable the booming space economy. These technologies enable small spacecraft to trade goods and services with each other in their relevant working environments, whether Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Cislunar Space, or Deep Space.

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Athip Thirupathi Raj
Tucson, United States
Votes: 1
Views: 1831
Aerospace & Defense
Jul 1, 2023

Sky Walker - Space Exploration System

Project Proposal: Third Generation Precision Space Flight and Landing Systems

Our project aims to explore and evaluate a novel third generation of flight systems that go beyond the concepts of birds and airfoils, enabling precision space flight and landings using collapsible thruster-foils. By combining nature-inspired systems and morphologies with large area addressable array microthrusters,

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David Michael Patchanian Jr
Pensacola, United States
Votes: 1
Views: 1298
Aerospace & Defense
Jul 1, 2023

AeroFeathers: 3D Printed Airfoils Inspired by the Quiet Flight of Owls

Excessive fan noise is prevalent everywhere, from noisy aircraft engines to annoying vacuum cleaners. The rise of drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has contributed to this issue, particularly in cities, due to their constant humming. The incessant fan noise of drones can cause considerable nuisance and stress, contributing to noise pollution. This, in turn,

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William Johnston
Houghton, United States
Votes: 0
Views: 3359
Aerospace & Defense
Jul 1, 2023

Self-deployable Parabolic Satellite Antennas Based on Shape Memory Materials

PBI deployable parabolic antenna systems present a new paradigm in satellite communications enabling (very) large aperture antennas used even with cubesats.

The antennas are based on shape memory materials ‘married’ to heat pipe technology.

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Gary Abramov
Vista, United States
Votes: 0
Views: 1780
Aerospace & Defense
Jul 1, 2023

Satellite Docking System

As industry and defense gradually shift to a modular space architecture, a reliable, autonomous process to assemble and integrate individual satellite modules in space needs to be developed. Due to the high cost of launching medium to large satellites, interest has developed for servicing and refueling satellites on-orbit.

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Harold Hess
Lenexa, United States
Votes: 7
Views: 2779
Aerospace & Defense
Jun 30, 2023

SPACE FINS: Astronaut Shirtsleeves Mobility

Hands free human-powered propulsion in weightlessness inside a pressurized spacecraft is possible, wearing a pair of soft slippers shaped like a diver's swim fins.

Since the cramped cockpits of early space missions, crew cabins have grown in volume. The Skylab station was so large crew somersaulted through its airy center.

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Leonard J Holmin
Point Pleasant Boro, United States
Votes: 0
Views: 1032
Aerospace & Defense
Jun 30, 2023

F-35B Lift Fan System

I would like to nominate the F-35B Lift Fan System for the Create the Future Award in the category of Aerospace and Defense, in recognition of its breakthrough design and significant contribution to the aviation industry.

The F-35B Lift Fan System represents a remarkable leap forward in vertical lift capabilities, transforming the way modern military aircraft operate.

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Paul Bevilaqua
Bevilaqua, United States
Votes: 10
Views: 3495
Aerospace & Defense
Jun 29, 2023

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