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Aug 10, 2018

JB11 Latest Jetpack

Looks like Jetpack people have again created a new version of their "real jetpack", real meaning that it really uses jets and not rockets like some earlier versions of jetpacks did.


Figure 1. Jetpack JB-11 uses multiple turbines for additional redundance. It can fly with one turbine inoperative. 


VIDEOS:

YouTube video: "World’s Most Advanced JetPack, the JB11 First EVER Flight at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018"


RESOURCES:

/1/ http://www.jetpackaviation.com/

/2/ YouTube


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Aug 9, 2018

Mars 2020 Rover

[NASA will send a new rover to Mars year 2020 and also return some samples from Mars to Earth. The rover is similar to the Curiosity rover already there. Here are some facts about it - the video link at the end of this post is rather informative. /1/ /2/]

Figure 1. Computer-Design Drawing for NASA's 2020 Mars Rover