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NASA researchers test a mobile air traffic kit for remotely operated Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in DeSoto National Forest in Mississippi. The mobile air traffic is being developed for use in wildfire operations.

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Airspace Operations and Safety Program

The Airspace Operations and Safety Program (AOSP) transforms the national airspace to meet the variety, density, and complexity of current and future users—keeping our skies safer, smarter, and globally competitive. By digitizing information and scaling automation across the National Airspace System, AOSP helps cut delays and operating costs, lighten controller workload, and give passengers back valuable time. AOSP partners with the FAA, industry, and academia to enable U.S. leadership for the next century of aviation while raising the bar on safety for every vehicle and operation.

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Parimal Kopardekar (PK)

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Projects

The Airspace Operations and Safety Program currently divides its research portfolio into two projects.

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Advanced Air Mobility Pathfinders (AAMP)

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Pathfinders project evaluates and verifies advanced air mobility technologies designed for emergency response and urban transportation. This initiative aims to establish the safety and practicality of these solutions through real-world flight operations. 

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Air Traffic Management and Safety (ATMS)

NASA’s Air Traffic Management and Safety project is transforming the National Aviation System for today and preparing for tomorrow by enabling safe, efficient, and more resilient aircraft operations through automation.

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Sky for All

Developing a mid-21st Century Vision for the future aviation system, together.

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AOSP Newsletters

AOSP leaders and subject matter experts produce a quarterly newsletter detailing technical achievements, research highlights, and other news about the program. Read them here.

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Research Solicitations

Find opportunities to collaborate with NASA’s aeronautical innovators and/or contribute to their research to enable new and improved air transportation systems.

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ARMD Strategic Vision

The Strategic Implementation Plan sets forth the NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate vision for aeronautical research aimed at the next 25 years and beyond. Read this important document here.

NASA Aeronautics Research Institute

The NASA Aeronautics Research Institute promotes innovation in aeronautics across a broad spectrum of aeronautical challenges in the nation’s air transportation system. Learn about them here.

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NASA Advisory Council Aeronautics Committee

The NASA Advisory Council's aeronautics committee advises the agency's leadership on strategic plans, programs, and other matters pertinent to aeronautics research. Public input at meetings is welcome. Read more here.

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Aeronautics STEM & Learning Resources

Explore hands-on activities, interactive lesson plans, educator guides, and other downloadable content about aeronautics.

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Aeronáutica en español

Conozca los avances tecnológicos desarrollados por la NASA, la industria de la aviación está mejor equipada que nunca para transportar pasajeros y carga de manera segura y eficiente a destinos alrededor del mundo en español.

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Dashlink

DASHlink is a collaborative sharing network for researchers in the Data Mining and Systems Health fields. On DASHlink you can create a public member profile, share papers, algorithms, and datasets, and utilize tools like wikis and blogs to collaborate.

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Supersonic Flight

Research about flying faster than the speed of sound.

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Flight Innovation

Stories about pioneering the frontiers of 21st century flight.

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Drones & You

All about new ways to get from here to there in the air.

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Ultra-Efficient Aviation

Learn about research to make aviation more sustainable.

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Air Traffic Solutions

Read about how NASA is opening up the sky for all.

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