09 October 2019
The first satellite servicing spacecraft launches successfully
... orbit. It takes that long primarily because we’re using mostly electric propulsion to do our orbit-raising.” While the MEV heads towards ...Once linked the MEV 1 spacecraft will take over propulsion and attitude control for the ailing satellite and its...
March 2015
Chasing comets together: the Vega project in the USSR and beyond
...first far-flying mission project in the world conducted by independent institutes. Miniature navigational instruments and electric propulsion engines are the key components of the project. Russian engineers and technicians have experience in creating...
February 2021
Space archaeology - preserving our orbital heritage
... costs, but it is not impossible to foresee advances in technology and capability (with special focus given to the development of electric propulsion and space tugs) that may make this plan feasible within a relatively short timescale. The Soft...
February 2021
In-orbit servicing and insurance – a marriage of convenience?
...sustainable space development. SpaceTug, Airbus’ autonomous satellite servicing vehicle, will rely on advanced robotics, electric propulsion, vision-based navigation and rendezvous and proximity technology to complete maintenance, logistics and space...
April 2021
Norway’s pioneering use of microsatellites
... communication from Kongsberg Seatex and Space Norway, a precise navigation system from Fugro Norway, a miniaturised electric propulsion system from ThrustMe in France, and a miniature laser reflector for precise tracking from SCF Lab in Italy...
11 February 2016
$19 Billion NASA Budget Proposed by White House
... from 2016. These funds would be used for a number of programs, including satellite servicing and development of solar electric propulsion. The aeronautics division funding has also increased, by $150 million from 2016 – amounting to $790 million...
