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1 Learning from Adversity: Innovation on the Final Frontier
1 Learning from Adversity: Innovation on the Final Frontier
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Earth-observing facilities have provided huge quantities of new data about the planet on which we live. The Cassini Saturn Orbiter, the moon-mapping Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, and the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution orbiter are providing fascinating information about the solar system.
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Collaboration among government, universities, and companies has been at the core of progress in the aerospace industry. For example, the Aerospace Corporation has been working for several years with SpaceX, one of the participants in the growing commercial space sector, on the company's effort to become certified for US Air Force missions.
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For example, an aerospace scientist recently received a patent for laser-scripted bone growth implants, primarily for the spine, based on laser processing techniques. "Our work touches every sector in our society," said Austin.
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As Albert Einstein said, "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." The aerospace business pushes the boundaries of technology and human invention, said Austin. By confronting and overcoming challenges, it delivers tremendous benefits to humanity.
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