April 2026
Robotics is the future of space labour
... missions with code that must be rewritten for every new task. We’re building general-purpose robots powered by embodied AI. The concept is straightforward: skilled human operators on Earth remotely control robots in space to perform real work, while...
October 2016
Unlocking the potential of annular ion engines
... - may be a desirable, low technology risk, pathway. AIE represents a natural progression of gridded ion technology beyond that embodied by NEXT ion propulsion system The AIE has significant potential for application to NASA science missions, via...
August 2016
National legislation provides incentives for private business
This article identifies some of the most important incentives to attract entrepreneurship that are embodied in national space laws, in particular from Australia, France, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US), as well as ...
January 2023
Clearing space junk from orbit
... as ships, oil fields and power plants are more and more often connected. The sensors they embody generate a vast amount of information that is then transmitted through communication networks, a function increasingly fulfilled by the space...
April 2025
Strapped for success - from racetrack to orbit
The shift in business focus embodied in the term NewSpace not only marked a new era of exploration but also opened doors to innovation through ...
August 2021
Born to juggle in space
... of the oldest activities consistently performed by humans Humans are embodied beings: the ways we move and move objects affects the...world. Our concepts are built within the framework of embodiment and our metaphors are derived from the components and...
