October 2024
Lunar construction with regolith and robots
... after the German university, TU Braunschweig, at which they were developed. TUBS-M basalt is an alkali-olivine basalt found in Germany: it is fine-grained and dense and lacks degassing vesicles (see Figure 3). Other interstitial minerals include...
April 2025
Space sustainability and the role of space situational awareness
... responsible use of space. The Combined Space Operations Initiative (CSpO) with members such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, The UK and USA, also aims to improve the cooperation and coordination...
September 2025
AI cybersecurity - challenges in space
... with the inauguration of a new Cyber Security Operations Centre (C-SOC) at its European Space Operations Centre in Germany. Policymakers, international bodies and industry consortia must collaborate to develop and promote dedicated cybersecurity...
October 2025
What future for UK human spaceflight?
... ESA astronauts on upcoming Artemis missions, subject to the emerging NASA budget approvals from the US Congress. With Germany and Italy strongly positioned due to industrial contributions, the UK’s role will depend on continued political support and...
