Wed 3 Feb 2010
In a recent Space.com article , the development of new more sustainable aviation and space technologies is mentioned.
NASA's solar powered airplane
Green aviation
The new vision also calls for NASA to invest in developing more environmentally friendly modes of air and space travel. The budget proposal allocates $20 million per year for NASA’s green aviation program. Research programs will focus on reducing aircraft fuel needs, noise and carbon emissions.
“These investments will enable safer and cleaner air travel in the future,” NASA deputy administrator Lori Garver said Monday.
How wide does the term Green & sustainable for aviation/space go and what does that actually mean? One example already in development by a private company is the engines developed by XCOR Aerospace already use (relatively) non toxic propellants.
What areas Greenspace could include:
- Cleaner energy
- Bio fuels for aircraft
- Increased engine and body efficiencies.
- Sustainable systems
Related links:
NASA’s solar powered plane (Helios)
