23 April 2018
CubeSats lead the way for new NASA missions
... something that could potentially reach other planets in just a matter of years rather than decades, the future of deep space missions is looking decidedly small…
May 2020
Mixed reality in the design of space habitats
... contribute significantly to their general well-being. But such a luxury may not be practical on long-term, deep space missions. Mixed reality research In the near future, existing technological innovations such as mixed reality (MR) systems are...
January 2021
Medical professionals and long-duration spaceflight
... radiation conditions communication with ground-based medical experts. Given the extreme autonomy of a deep space mission, it is necessary to provide a biomedical laboratory on board, and a flight surgeon should be clearly aware of its implementation...
13 January 2021
The UK Space Agency and Rolls-Royce launch study into nuclear-powered space exploration
... knowledge of the Universe." Dr Graham Turnock, Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency, said: "Space nuclear power and propulsion is a game-changing concept that could unlock future deep-space missions that take us to Mars and beyond. This study will...
02 July 2019
Orion spacecraft's launch abort test completed successfully
... control motor, and jettison motor. The system is built specifically for deep space missions and to ride on NASA’s powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. “Launching into space is one of the most difficult and dangerous parts of going to the Moon...
October 2018
Radiation study paves way for safe deep space exploration
... impact. These findings will shed light on the safest ways to manage radiation risk to astronauts for future deep space missions. For example, if the SPE protection methods are found to be exceptionally effective, the inclusion of those measures and...
