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Send in the Bots: How Drones and Robots Help Fight COVID-19Send in the Bots: How Drones and Robots Help Fight COVID-19
As everyone looks for ways to do what they can to help, here are some examples of how drones and robots have come into play.
NASA 360NASA 360
NASA 360 is an award-winning broadcast television show and online video series that looks at all things NASA.
FLYBY - Aviation Game App - Test your skillsFLYBY - Aviation Game App - Test your skills
NCTCOG's FLYBY Aviation App - Test your piloting skills and aviation knowledge.
uberAIR: Closer than you think (Uber Elevate)uberAIR: Closer than you think (Uber Elevate)
Uber Elevate plans to make vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) a reality and bringing uberAIR to Dallas-Fort Worth by 2020.
Sponsorship Opportunities AvailableSponsorship Opportunities Available
Become a sponsor of NCTaviationcareers.com and help connect students with regional aviation academic programs.
Cassini's Grand FinaleCassini's Grand Finale
On the final orbit, Cassini will plunge into Saturn fighting to keep its antenna pointed at Earth as it transmits its farewell. Credit: NASA
Apollo 11 50th AnniversaryApollo 11 50th Anniversary
On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11’s Lunar Module successfully landed on the Moon. Three steps besides mankind’s one giant leap. Spacecenter.org
Orion Exploration - Lockheed MartinOrion Exploration - Lockheed Martin
Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) was the first high orbital test flight for the Orion spacecraft.... first step on a journey to deep space.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
AIAA Scholarship Applications accepted from October 1 to January 31. See more scholarships on the Student Grants and Scholarships page.
#SpottheStation#SpottheStation
Watch the International Space Station pass overhead from several thousand worldwide locations. It is the third brightest object in the sky.

Spread Your Wings

  • STEM 2018 Bell Drone Competition Committed to furthering STEM education in schools, Bell launched its second annual Bell Drone Competition in late April.
  • Flying Cars: Uber Plans to Test VTOL Aircraft Service in 2020 Uber has been working in collaboration with NASA in order to develop Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircrafts and introduce a local air taxi service. These aircrafts will allow for quicker daily commutes, less traffic congestion, and cleaner air around the world. Dallas-Fort Worth, along with Los Angeles and Dubai, will be a pilot city for the service testing in 2020.
  • Susan Howard Community Service Award The purpose of the Susan Howard Community Service Award is to honor and reward academically adept students from low income families in Texas or Great Britain who have demonstrated initiative and leadership skills through their dedication to benefiting their community. Deadline to apply March 31, 2019
  • What did NASA's New Horizons discover around Pluto?
  • Chandra X-ray Observatory - NASA The Chandra X-ray Observatory is the world's most powerful X-ray telescope. X-Ray vision reveals insides of stars.
  • A day in the life... "The Aviators" is a television series that airs in the US on PBS, in Canada on Travel & Escape, and on Discovery Channel internationally. This clip describes a day in the life of airline pilots and mechanics. See what it is like!
  • Wonder how an aircraft engine works? "The Aviators" is a television series that airs in the US on PBS, in Canada on Travel & Escape, and on Discovery Channel internationally. This clip describes how aircraft engines are built and designed. Take a look!
  • Aerodynamics - How airplanes fly, maneuver, and land Covers lift, stalls, angle of attack, wing flaps, and many other topics.