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Mathew Lewallen

Mathew Lewallen

93 posts published

Aviation Program & Air Traffic Management Leader | Airspace Integration & Flight Planning Strategist | FAA/ICAO Airspace Policy Expert | U.S. Veteran | PhD Aviation Candidate

South Carolina
Artemis and America’s Return to the Moon: Practical, Scientific & Financial Imperatives
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Artemis and America’s Return to the Moon: Practical, Scientific & Financial Imperatives

NASA’s Artemis program aims to land the first woman and next man on the Moon by the late 2020s, establish a sustainable lunar presence, and advance deep-space exploration. Learn how SLS, Orion, Gateway, commercial partners, and scientific goals drive this next frontier.

· Mathew Lewallen

VR, AR, & Immersive Visualization
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VR, AR, & Immersive Visualization

· Mathew Lewallen

Maintenance | Repair | Overhaul
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Maintenance | Repair | Overhaul

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UAS & Drone Operations
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UAS & Drone Operations

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Airport Operations & Air Traffic Management
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Airport Operations & Air Traffic Management

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Data Analytics & Machine Learning
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Data Analytics & Machine Learning

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Mission Operations & Telemetry Processing
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Mission Operations & Telemetry Processing

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Satellite Constellation & Coverage Analysis
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Satellite Constellation & Coverage Analysis

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Ground Segment & RF Links
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Ground Segment & RF Links

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Flight Dynamics & Control System Design
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Flight Dynamics & Control System Design

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Systems Engineering & Requirement Management
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Systems Engineering & Requirement Management

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Avionics & Embedded Systems
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Avionics & Embedded Systems

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Material & Additive Manufacturing
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Material & Additive Manufacturing

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Propulsion & Thermal Analysis
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Propulsion & Thermal Analysis

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Structures & FEA
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Structures & FEA

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Aerodynamics & CFD
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Aerodynamics & CFD

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Aviation
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Aviation

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Data
Data

Data

Data

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Airport
Data

Airport

Data surrounding airports via .csv, json, .dat, .zip, and other file types from across the internet.

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ISS Microgravity Research: Energy Needs & Blood Pressure Regulation
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ISS Microgravity Research: Energy Needs & Blood Pressure Regulation

This paper evaluates two ISS microgravity experiments—astronaut energy requirements for long-duration missions and an in-flight blood pressure test to predict fainting risk on Earth return—highlighting their implications for future exploration and terrestrial health.

· Mathew Lewallen

Issue #2: Takeoff Roll

Issue #2: Takeoff Roll

Unveiling free aerospace resources, books, and tutorials, plus Space Mission Design tools, and a jobs board. On-demand courses, real-time news feed, and an AI assistant for regulation-based cited answers. Share feedback via survey or book a call to claim a year of top-tier access!

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A Proposal for a New System for Air Traffic to Accommodate Spacecraft Launches
Masters Thesis

A Proposal for a New System for Air Traffic to Accommodate Spacecraft Launches

This study uses qualitative and quantitative analysis to propose revamping air traffic control for spacecraft launches. It identifies three improvements, integrate launch data, streamline separation, and enhance automation, to minimize restrictions while ensuring safety via real-time collaboration.

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Modernizing Outer Space Law: Private Actors & Moon Agreement Reform
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Modernizing Outer Space Law: Private Actors & Moon Agreement Reform

Five core U.S. space treaties set foundational rules but now lag behind private-sector ventures and evolving missions. Key fixes: explicitly cover nongovernmental actors across all treaties and renegotiate the Moon Agreement to secure broader international buy-in.

· Mathew Lewallen

Europa Clipper and Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer
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Europa Clipper and Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer

Europa Clipper (NASA) and JUICE (ESA) will study Jupiter’s icy moons—Europa, Ganymede, Callisto—to assess habitability. JUICE targets three moons with detailed phased orbits; Europa Clipper focuses on Europa via 45+ flybys and ice‐penetrating radar.

· Mathew Lewallen

Virgin Galactic: SpaceShipOne & Two – History & Future
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Virgin Galactic: SpaceShipOne & Two – History & Future

Virgin Galactic pioneers space tourism, evolving from the X Prize era with SpaceShipOne to the ferry-launched SpaceShipTwo. Despite early tragedies, it leads reusable suborbital flight and Readies LauncherOne satellite missions.

· Mathew Lewallen

Commercial Satellites
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Commercial Satellites

Commercial satellite tech is advancing fast, with benefits like global internet (Starlink) and high-res imagery (IKONOS, Landsat). Challenges include debris, overcrowding, and astronomy interference. This paper reviews IKONOS, Starlink, and Landsat to gauge future directions.

· Mathew Lewallen

Find a Job
Jobs

Find a Job

Aerospace jobs, aviation jobs, defense jobs, space jobs. Find employment opportunities with top aerospace companies, government agencies (NASA, DoD, Air Force, Space Force), and specialized job boards.

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Jobs
Jobs

Jobs

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Mission to Mars
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Mission to Mars

This paper explores the challenges of a Mars mission by 2050, focusing on medical and technological hurdles. It addresses health risks like radiation and low gravity, crew needs, and the importance of self-sufficiency. More research is needed.

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A Brief Statistical Look at Apollo
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A Brief Statistical Look at Apollo

A statistical analysis of Apollo 11–17 missions shows increased efficiency over time, measured by mission duration, lunar orbits, time on the Moon, and Moon rocks returned. Later missions (15–17) consistently outperformed earlier ones, confirming the research hypothesis.

· Mathew Lewallen