December 2014
From the green economy to green space
...bring us to a green future in space. Space industries around the world have inherited ecological problems because of their military origins Any tried and tested technology is cheaper than a new one, and a technological breakthrough requires political...
September 2016
Transforming US space policy
..., operate and sustain full-up space systems. Commercial solutions will never eliminate the need for dedicated military and intelligence systems developed to meet mission-unique requirements. However, commercial solutions can increasingly augment and...
August 2018
Earth observation game-changer
...significantly complex and often physically large in size. Initial military use for this exciting new method of collecting imagery...ICEYE-X1 SAR image of the Azores, Portugal. Beyond military reconnaissance, and as the technology improved over the years...
August 2019
Lessons from the Sun
... wind and radiation environment, would it be possible today to effectively warn those who need to act to protect important military and civil assets? And, if so-warned, could effective actions be taken in such a short time? Knowing the impacts...
October 2023
Using drones to test phased array antennas
... low-cost antennas that operate at both commercial and military frequencies. Indeed, satellites continue to be vital for ...and in harsh environments, which is essential for the military and for emergency services. Demand for compact antenna systems...
April 2024
The promise of space-based LiDAR
... have paved the way for extensive applications in both the commercial and governmental sectors, ranging from military reconnaissance to global climate monitoring. They have effectively demonstrated a viable model of data transfer from ground to air...
