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A McDonnell F-4S Phantom II in the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderThe National Air and Space Museum's second location in Virginia features a restoration hangar.Visitors can watch as workers repair and preserve historic military aircraft and other artifacts.Objects on display include a McDonnell F-4S Phantom II and a Sikorsky JRS-1 from Pearl Harbor.When a one-of-a-kind aircraft from World War II needs work done, not just any body shop will do.At the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, staff members repair and preserve historic aircraft in an in-house restoration hangar that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into maintaining the museum's collection.The Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderThe Smithsonian museum's second location, situated about 30 miles from the National Air and Space Museum's flagship site in downtown Washington, DC, offers an expansive setting with 340,000 square feet of exhibit space.The Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar, which is connected to the exhibits, can accommodate several aircraft at a time and houses everything workers might need, including a sheet-metal shop, a welding room, a paint room, and a fabric shop.It also features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the hangar, allowing visitors to watch the work happening in real time.Observation windows overlook the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar.Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderHolly Williamson, public affairs specialist at the National Air and Space Museum, told Business Insider that visitors shouldn't expect to see planes being built with the speed of a factory assembly line. Progress can be slow, with some restoration projects spanning months or years."This kind of will look like paint drying if you just sit here for the whole day," Williamson said. "It's a lot of research. It's very detail-oriented."Despite the slow pace, there's still plenty to see. One of the museum's longer-term projects is "Flak-Bait," a Martin B-26 Marauder that flew 202 combat missions during World War II, including D-Day."Flak-Bait," a Martin B-26 Marauder.Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderWhen the museum first opened in 1976, visitors were allowed to touch the aircraft's nose, which wore down the paint. Workers have focused on restoring its appearance while preserving its authentic combat damage."It flew more missions than any other aircraft in World War II for the US, so we want it to look like it's been through hundreds of missions," Williamson said.Another striking display is a Sikorsky JRS-1 seaplane, the only aircraft in the museum's collection that was present at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked on December 7, 1941. After Pearl Harbor, the Sikorsky JRS-1 patrolled for Japanese submarines. It arrived at the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar in 2011.A Sikorsky JRS-1.Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderStaff members are also working to restore a McDonnell F-4S Phantom II, a fighter and bomber that shot down an MiG-21 during the Vietnam War. After the Vietnam War, it underwent modernization and was redeployed in 1983, remaining in service until its last squadron duty in 1987.A McDonnell F-4S Phantom II in the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderThe rest of the hangar floor is a maze of tools, machinery, aircraft parts, and storage bins, indicators of just how intricate the museum's restoration efforts are.Certainly more interesting than watching paint dry.Read the original article on Business Insider

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Waymo is opening its robotaxi service to the Miami public, covering 60 sqaure miles of Florida's second most populous city.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesWaymo will be accepting public riders within a 60-square-mile area of Miami starting Thursday.The company will start with a limited number of riders before expanding to the general public.Waymo said it plans to expand to highways and more riders later this year.Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to Miami on Thursday, putting the Alphabet-backed company another step ahead of competitors racing to deploy fully autonomous cars in the US.A company spokesperson told Business Insider that Waymo will invite users in Miami gradually before expanding the service to everyone. More than 10,000 residents have signed up, according to Waymo.The initial service area will cover 60 square miles. This includes the Miami's core corridor: Design District, Wynwood, Brickell, and Coral Gables.Waymo's geofence in Miami includes 60 square miles of the region but excludes Miami Beach.WaymoFor now, the geofence does not include Miami Beach. The company said it has plans to expand to Miami International Airport."We're excited to offer its residents and visitors a safe, reliable, and magical way to move around and look forward to earning their trust with every ride," Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana said in a statement.Here's what you should know.How many robotaxis is Waymo deploying in Miami?A Waymo spokesperson didn't disclose a specific number for the initial Miami deployment but said that the service will start with a limited number of vehicles before expanding.When will Waymo be available to everyone within the Miami coverage area?Waymo will be opening the service to everyone later in 2026, according to the spokesperson.The spokesperson did not share how many riders Waymo will invite for the initial launch.Can Waymo's robotaxis take the highways in Miami?For now, Waymo's robotaxis won't be available on highways. The spokesperson said those routes will be available to public riders later this year.How will Miami riders hail a Waymo?Riders can only request a robotaxi through the Waymo app.The company is not partnering with other ride-hailing companies for the initial Miami launch. In some service areas, like Austin or Atlanta, riders can hail a robotaxi through Uber.Waymo is outsourcing the management of its fleets, including charging and maintenance, to Moove, a Nigerian mobility fintech.Will Waymo be able to handle Miami's inclement weather?Waymo said in its press release that its AI driver will be able to handle conditions from sunny weather to "tropical downpours."A Waymo spokesperson said the company will operate the robotaxis only when conditions fall within its safety framework and will heed local guidance during unsafe weather, adding that the company has validated its AI driver across adverse conditions such as flooding, debris, and outages.Waymo has previously had to pause its service during flash flooding and large-scale power outages.In December, Waymo's robotaxis were seen stuck in the middle of intersections after a blackout in San Francisco that affected more than a third of the city's residents.The company said at the time that its remote operating center was overwhelmed with requests from its vehicles seeking additional confirmation on how to navigate downed traffic lights.What other robotaxis are available in Miami?Waymo will be the first fully autonomous ride-hailing service open to the public in Miami.Amazon's Zoox and Tesla Robotaxi have shared that they are targeting the Florida city for future deployments.Read the original article on Business Insider

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