July 2020
The four horsemen of space finance
... investors have entered the industry in a significant way. Despite this, space finance remains perhaps the biggest challenge to truly opening up the high frontier, especially in light of recent economic traumas caused by Covid-19. This begs the...
October 2020
Superconductors - key to unlocking high power space missions
... deliver the maximum amount of power to spacecraft subsystems without generating any waste heat. This also simplifies challenges from a thermal management perspective, allowing a reduction in the number and size of radiators needed. Aside from cables...
August 2021
AI in space – a legal perspective
... rethink of the legal framework While recognising the vast array of opportunities, the use of AI gives rise to challenges under international law related to transparency, human control and judgment, responsibility, liability and ethics. The fact ...
February 2022
A manifesto for Europe in space
... health. Today, we are at an historical turning point. As forests burn, cities flood and the world faces unprecedented challenges, this is the moment to contribute bold, shared ambitions and solutions enabled by space. Ambition is a word I use a lot...
February 2023
How to grow plants in a spacecraft
..., we will need to study their integration with the other existing environmental control technologies, which represents a new challenge. Determining the cost and the sustainability of these smaller food-crop production systems will provide critical...
April 2024
Building the future of space manufacturing
... for AMIA Asgardia is committed to preparing humanity for a future living beyond Earth Space manufacturing presents unique challenges. The environment is tough, resources are limited and products and services must be robust, secure and sustainable...
