February 2018
European centre shifts emphasis to deep space missions
... such as in-situ resource utilisation (‘living off the land’), energy production and storage, materials and additive manufacturing, water processing and waste management, simulation and virtual reality, robotics and human-robotic interaction, and...
08 August 2016
NASA Selects Five Projects for Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Study
..., which would both ensure strong links with satellites and minimize interference with the ground. Compact Additively Manufactured Innovative Electric Motor This study will look at the possibility of using 3D printing for producing electric motor...
October 2020
Morality, rights and responsibilities in space
... resources, easy access to the entire knowledge base of humanity, artificial intelligence, massive computing power, additive manufacturing and blockchain-based contractual and financial exchange systems, individuals, families and small groups could...
09 April 2019
US space chiefs justify ambitious exploration plans
... sensing, navigation and weather,” Ross said. “But we also anticipate new market segments like robotics, additive manufacturing, satellite servicing, space tourism, debris removal and resource mining.” The Commerce Department expects to take the...
10 May 2019
Bezos unveils Moon mission with Blue Moon lander
... the companies new BE-7 engine, which was also unveiled at the ceremony by Bezos. The BE-7, made mostly from additive manufacturing, is a high-performance, dual-expander cycle engine capable of generating 40 kN (10,000 lbf) of thrust. It will be used...
