NASA awards $11.5 million to help design the aircraft of tomorrow

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NASA has awarded $11.5 million to five organizations that will contribute to the study of new design concepts for more sustainable aircraft.

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[Meteoric Marmot]

Bring back dirigibles! I believe there is a market for leisurely air travel at low altitudes where you can see the country.

 

[Ryan F. Mercer]

Bring back dirigibles! I believe there is a market for leisurely air travel at low altitudes where you can see the country.

People are working on it. Checkout Airlander 10. Unfortunately, these things still suffer from strong winds, or even a strong breeze. The issue is particularly acute and dangerous during take of or landing. As much as I commend their efforts, I fear it is misguided. Dirigibles are too vulnerable to ever be safe for human transport. Though they may still be useful for unmanned tasks.

 

[Rob77]

Bring back dirigibles! I believe there is a market for leisurely air travel at low altitudes where you can see the country.

I've never heard the term Dirigible. Now I know what that is, thank you. I learnt something new.