October 2015
From the kitchen… to the stars?
... involving the development, manufacturing and testing of engine S5.86. Its combustion chamber, gas generator, turbopump unit and regulators were, in terms of structure and parameters, made specifically for using LOX + LNG fuel. New engine, new...
March 2016
Space debris conundrum for international law makers
... traditional legal avenue of devising and applying rules and regulations seems an apt way to mollify the problem. However...Meanwhile, emerging space faring States are wary of binding regulations as they feel these could unfairly limit their legitimate...
March 2018
Zero gravity and the human heart
... in space medicine. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1987; suppl 58:69-71. 2 Blomqvist G. Regulation of the systemic circulation at microgravity and during readaptation to 1G. Regulation Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1996; 28(Suppl.): S9-S13. 3 Buckley JC, Gaffney...
March 2018
Shifting lines and new horizons in Earth observation markets
...-class imagery. The main driving factors are: evolution of defence and commercial markets using VHR imagery; regulations and export control rules; and high performance distribution systems (e.g. OneAtlas by Airbus Defence & Space). Main opportunities...
May 2018
Taxation of outer space: a next step for space exploration?
... expedition on another world. Space taxes As the emphasis slowly changes from space exploration to space exploitation, legal regulations should not stay inert On Earth, although private ownership represents one’s right to use one’s asset without...
October 2019
Making the most of Blockchain in space
... transactions, mediated by extremely low-cost and efficient smart contracts and computer code – not dozens of lawyers, regulators, and banks. “Tracking space assets on the blockchain will enable us to build an efficient, effective and robust market...
