May 2024
The challenges of satellite communications on the move
... of pointing error can represent a serious challenge to design engineers. With the need for complex beam steering computation across each... 50 years, Roger has design, development and engineering management experience related to many advanced civil and...
May 2024
The universe in acrylics - an artist’s passion
..., site. With QinetiQ, I used my creative flair to help describe the heritage of the organisation and I listened to the engineers to tailor my messaging (both written and visual) to aid their conversations and work progress. After QinetiQ, I was...
October 2024
Cupola views: Karen Nyberg’s space-inspired fabric lines
... great focus - she has three degrees in mechanical engineering and her graduate research investigated the control of thermal ... installing the Japanese laboratory. Then, as a flight engineer for Expedition 36/37 she lived aboard the Station for almost...
October 2025
Satellite technology - from operational challenges to strategic opportunities
..., power supply, sensor payloads and orbital configurations. In this article, the author reviews the applications of these engineering creations and the developments in technology that enable our orbiting infrastructure. Demand for secure, high-speed...
08 February 2019
New Orbex rocket revealed
... and executive offices. The Orbex venture is expected to create 130 jobs in the Scottish Highlands. “As well as a full engineering prototype of the complete Stage Two, we now have a growing roster of customers hoping to be among the first to launch...
October 2015
Green cosmonautics: an ideal to strive for
...Airbus concept for a partially resuable spacecraft – the main engine has wings to fly home Cost efficiency would also be ... energy density. Intellectualisation of failure diagnostics, of engine and onboard systems operations control, and of spacecraft...
