October 2024
International space law - the beginning of the end?
... the adoption of non-binding guidelines and reports of groups of governmental experts, which are seen as the preferred mode of norm-making. Recently, there have also been attempts at circumventing the United Nations process of law-making...
September 2025
AI cybersecurity - challenges in space
... general cybersecurity standards exist, they often do not adequately cover the unique attack surfaces and failure modes associated with AI (e.g. adversarial attacks and data poisoning). Many space technologies, including AI applications for Earth...
October 2025
Satellite technology - from operational challenges to strategic opportunities
... during launch whilst remaining stable and precise in orbit. The ability to model dynamic responses, vibration modes and structural deflections enables optimised designs that meet performance requirements whilst minimising mass, a critical constraint...
November 2025
Vantage Vigil - Europe’s first operational space weather mission nears approval
... have more time to reroute power, airlines could adjust flight paths and satellites could be placed in safe mode. “It’s about maximising the warning period,” said Mandorlo. “Sometimes the best action is simply knowing what not...
October 2026
After the applause What Artemis II really means
... visibility on progress, or lack of, that we had for Apollo. NASA contractors have become used to working in ‘stealth mode’, allowed to hide behind a veil of ‘commercial confidentiality’, apparently afraid to admit that space is hard. And, as implied...
02 December 2014
Rosetta comet success SpaceShipTwo
... officials were delighted with the initial 80 per cent data stream success. It is hoped that the sleep-mode that Philae is in may change and, once sunlight is received to on-board solar panels, the lander may recharge...
