September 2020
Space technology transfer - today and tomorrow
... new markets and new applications, often using new business models. In the context of the space industry this is the process of transferring space know-how and technology into terrestrial business. Technology transfer has the effect of diversifying...
October 2020
Superconductors - key to unlocking high power space missions
...start-up Neutron Star Systems is leading efforts to promote the uptake of superconductor technology within the space industry through the development of superconducting-based subsystems for spacecraft applications. Together with its key partners, the...
June 2021
The next ‘unthinkable’ – global disruption from a solar storm
... that should be taken seriously and not only by those within the space industry. From my perspective in the risk management industry it seems the potential of extreme space weather to disrupt modern day life on Earth has largely been ignored until...
March 2022
Smoothing the journey to space with the satellite-as-a-service model
...that benefit the planet, and there are a number of promising applications that can potentially revolutionise the space industry, but thorough research and development is required to reach the required technology maturity level. Many of the technology...
April 2025
Strapped for success - from racetrack to orbit
...cost control, it is imperative to expand the supply chain, involving new companies from different backgrounds in the space industry In a technical sense, the basic quality to achieve the standard requirement for high performance motorsport is so high...
07 August 2020
UK space launch sector builds foundation for collaborative future
... viability required for the sector to truly thrive,” said John Innes, Chair of the Scottish Space Leadership Council. “The space industry is therefore keen to seek ways to inform the legislative process and position the UK as a leader in European...
