September 2020
Commercial opportunities beyond Earth orbit
... to their load carrying capability, enabling them to transport supplies to the Lunar Gateway and to a lunar surface base far more cost effectively. The Lunar Gateway and supporting logistics vehicles, such as the SpaceX Dragon XL and ESA...
January 2023
Private space stations and NASA’s effort to re-invent itself
...Artemis Moon programme for the design and manufacture of the Gateway lunar orbiter, the Human Landing System and for many ... to be confirmed by NASA’s streamlined design for its Lunar Gateway, and especially by the decision to replace the massive ISS ...
April 2024
Planning, designing and delivering a spaceport
..., experienced and expert team, a spaceport stands a better chance of success as it moves through funding rounds and gateway approvals. Whilst value engineering comes with the territory, overzealous, unchallenged or immature requirements at the early...
16 July 2021
NASA's $25 billion FY2022 funding bill is approved
... $150 million to the agency’s request: $1.345 billion instead of $1.195 billion - a budget which also funds the Gateway, Advanced Cislunar and Surface Capabilities, Advanced Exploration Systems, and the Human Research Programme. This limited...
October 2023
The impact of weather on Ka-band frequencies
... design their network for the best possible network availability, and the most cost-effective network/gateway system configuration. Moreover, to maintain the highest possible service availability for end-users, operators need to be in a position...
27 January 2020
US bill spurns Moon programme favouring Mars instead
... in the form of collaboration is also called for in getting elements of the Moon to Mars program implemented, including the “Gateway to Mars,” but any partner participation will be under NASA leadership. Key to providing the heavy-lift capability...
