May 2024
Beyond Earth’s magnetic field
..., neuron and brain activities and calcium balance in cells. This is especially true for increased radiation which, combined with a hypomagnetic environment, will increase its destructive effect on living organisms. Test subject being prepared for...
15 February 2022
A new legal system for space
... to my involvement with Asgardia,” he explained. “While many still express scepticism, the recent flurry of space-related activities - combined with the de-globalising nature of the global economy and the need for a global response to issues such...
July 2021
Nitrous oxide – a green propellant for commercial space exploration
... using coal and gaseous nitrous oxide was developed. A small thruster, Hecht used nitrous oxide as an oxidizer in combination with aqueous methyl alcohol (28 percent methanol) fuel. It was intended for military applications. The small bipropellant...
October 2019
Making the most of Blockchain in space
...contract executes, delivering payment to the seller immediately. This combination of transparency and low cost has the capability to ...CEO Dr Manfred Krischke. “We’ve found that with the combination of our current cloud-based infrastructure and our new...
February 2022
Building space-qualified detector chips
... different spectral ranges. These compound semiconductor devices lie at the heart of an imaging system known as the Flexible Combined Imager, which will be fitted to the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) satellites scheduled to launch in 2022. The MCT...
October 2024
Revolutionising space medicine and global health through virtual and augmented reality
... isolation and confinement during multiple trials, showing promise for applications in space. When therapeutic techniques are combined with VR, a uniquely catered and consistent environment can be created to meet the personal needs for every patient...
