June 2020
Saving Earth – time for a new cooperative framework
... much-more-likely threat of a massive solar storm that destroys our satellites, the Internet, digital telecommunications networks and so on? Joseph Pelton sees the answers in space technology and cooperation. It is ironic that, at a time when human...
April 2020
Satellite mega-constellations pose threat to ground-based astronomy
... is Starlink, driven by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company, which plans to launch at least 12,000 satellites. The construction of this network is underway, with several hundred satellites already in orbit and launch dates for many others already scheduled...
August 2019
Architectural challenges of a Moon village
... of the Moon village has gained momentum, leading to international discussions and activities, and the development of new networks This experimental food research laboratory and lunar kitchen concentrates on food production and cooking. The latter...
October 2023
Using drones to test phased array antennas
... equally they are still core for global communication and entertainment. This is especially true where terrestrial networks are weak or unavailable. At the same time, there is a growing demand for broadband connectivity on airlines, both to help...
October 2025
Satellite technology - from operational challenges to strategic opportunities
... approach involving the deployment of low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations. Increasingly, the industry is relying on these smaller, networked systems that provide persistent coverage and resilience. This growth is not without challenges and satellite...
29 September 2020
NanoAvionics launches second satellite for Lacuna Space’s growing IoT satellite constellation
... customers as shown by our continued business and revenue growth.” This latest nanosatellite will join the Lacuna Network, which will provide a global internet-of-things service via a nanosatellite constellation in low Earth orbit (LEO) and...
