FEATHERING
In the event of engine failure, the process of adjusting a
controllable-pitch propeller to a pitch position where the blade
angle is about 90° to the plane of rotation in order to to stop
its windmilling and lessen drag.
Aero-Linx: Commercial Space
Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC)
COMSTAC provides information, advice, and recommendations to the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) within
the Department of Transportation (DOT) on matters concerning the
U.S. commercial space transportation industry.
"The Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge has turned
into a real horse-race. There is $1.65 million up for grabs that
will be decided in the next 10 days... It is getting very
exciting and is worth everyone watching. The ultimate winners will
be all of the teams in this emerging industry, NASA and the
space-passionate public."
Source: Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, chairman
and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation, speaking of the Northrop Grumman
Lunar Lander Challenge.
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