NASA Tech Briefs: August 2026
26AERP08
8/8/2026
- Content
- How Electrification is Reshaping Motion Control in Flight Systems
- Charting the Flight Path of the Aerospace & Defense Industry with Digitalization
- Introducing the Modern Virtual Test Environment: Reducing Friction in RDT&E
- How Modular Tooling Accelerates Thermoplastic Composite Prototyping for Advanced Air Mobility and Defense
- Aerospace-Grade Thin Film Substrates: The Foundation of Electronics Reliability
- This New Quantum Sensor Measures 3D Direction of RF Electromagnetic Fields
- SAE International Publishes New Technical Information Report to Advance Battery Interoperability for Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems
SAE JA1016 establishes common specifications for lithium-ion pouch cells for small uncrewed systems in both ground and aerial applications. - Engineering Actuators for Extreme Environments
A holistic approach to protective design can greatly reduce or eliminate the harmful effects of harsh environmental conditions on electric actuators. - Texas A&M Researchers Work to Find Jet Fuel Alternatives
Through a NATO sponsorship, a team of aerospace engineering researchers will start testing hydrogen-based alternatives that produce vapor and steam instead of carbon dioxide when they burn. - Prototype Reflectarray Antenna Demonstrates Low-SWaP Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM
This prototype array uses a small, lightweight, low-power, and low-cost aperture. - How Airbus is Developing Artificial Intelligence for Future Cockpits
Computer vision, automated landing and embedded AI for tomorrow's cockpits.