April 2019
LISA Pathfinder – paving the way for future studies of the gravitational universe
... from 1 to 500 µN (micronewtons). The micro-propulsion system was used for attitude and drag free science mode control as well as for station keeping around SEL#1. The technological and experimental heart of the SCM was...
April 2019
On-board propulsion set to drive the smallsat revolution
... controlled and different iodine flow rates obtained. This allows the propulsion system to operate in different modes (such as high-thrust, or high fuel efficiency) at various stages of a smallsat mission, which greatly increases adaptability...
July 2019
Developing life support systems for human exploration missions beyond Earth
... cabin volume provides only a small time buffer before the crew is at risk Uncertainties in failure likelihoods and modes can be mitigated if anomalies can be diagnosed before a failure, to enable repair and/or refurbishment before the component...
November 2019
Space kaleidoscope - towards a genuine multi-messenger exploration
... and implementing mechanisms: ‘the how’ (e.g. through policies, guidelines, objectives and programmes). The context, text and mode of expression all impact the conversation and inform the narrative. In other words, what we say is as meaningful as how...
November 2019
Cosmo’s adventures in animated edutainment
Picture it if you can… at the height of the great space race and Apollo era, a lone astronaut, Eugene ‘Cosmo’ Nutt, is sent to Mars on an ultra-secret mission. He is presumed lost but through technological wonders, old-fashioned know-how and sheer ...
January 2020
Rule of law vital for humanity’s sustainability and survival
... test ‘Mission Shakti’ engaging an Indian orbiting target satellite in low Earth orbit (LEO) in a ‘Hit to Kill’ mode on 27 March 2019. Rule of law in space Some countries are now tending towards increasing militarisation, possible weaponisation ...
