Located at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, the historic NASA Ames Research Center was originally created to advance U.S. aeronautical research. Founded in 1939, Ames played a crucial role in closing the gap with Germany’s advanced capabilities and features some of the world’s largest wind tunnels, essential for testing aircraft and rockets.
The center has managed significant space missions, including Pioneer and Voyager 2, which have provided invaluable insights into our solar system. As well as housing odd-looking experimental aircraft, the Ames archives also contain vintage illustrations capturing the spirit of innovation, along with research that paved the way for modern virtual reality technologies. Despite its illustrious history, the future of federal funding for scientific research at Ames faces uncertainties, putting its rich legacy at risk.
👉 Pročitaj original: MIT Technology Review – AI
