May 2021
Visions of beating gravity
... a full and busy life, and I appreciate the opportunities and challenges all the different elements of my life bring. I work as ... author at work in his specially adapted wheelchair. Physical challenges Challenge should always be a bit crazy – a bit ‘...
September 2023
A multifaceted approach to space sustainability
..., because of the exponential growth of space activities, we do not have the luxury of a few more decades to address the challenges of the 3Cs. Urgent action is needed now if we are to avert a tragedy of the commons in space. In the long term...
December 2019
Human conception and childbirth in space
... agencies acknowledge the need for this research and explicitly encourage independent, focused companies to address this challenge. SpaceBorn United has embraced it and the company translates the outcomes of its research into mission designs...
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...
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...
March 2017
Rosetta – outstanding climax to pioneering mission
...Rosetta onto the surface of the comet. More navigation challenges The year 2016 was dedicated to close observations and scientific...2 km by mid-September. This phase was even more challenging from the navigation point of view than the initial one after...
