July 2020
Inspiring the next generation into STEM
..., technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) than we need to meet sector demand. Despite big financial investments by universities in recruitment to science and engineering subjects and considerable efforts from industry to interest graduates and...
February 2021
Satellites are key to unlocking a better-connected world
..., the capacity and performance of these networks has had to evolve rapidly. Mobile network operators (MNOs) have invested in new technologies to fortify their networks and satisfy growing demand. Here, Semir Hassanaly explains how satellite...
June 2022
Patent protection for space manufacturing
... and commercialised. However, it can be expected that businesses will increasingly call for legal certainty when it comes to investing in space, particularly due to the high risk, high cost nature of the industry. Louise Mansion explains some...
October 2023
Using drones to test phased array antennas
... rising demand for compact antenna systems for communications on the move (COTM) applications, as well as increasing investments in space exploration and a growing number of satellite launches. The market is experiencing an increasing adoption of low...
October 2026
Winning the Space Race at home
... emerging spacefaring nations, the first hurdle may be far more fundamental: convincing their own citizens that investment in space is both legitimate and worthwhile. As new national space agencies are created across the developing world...
12 April 2016
Visionary ideas that could transform future NASA missions
... that would revolutionise interplanetary travel. Thirteen proposals have been selected through the program that invests in transformative architectures through the development of pioneering technologies from diverse and non-traditional sources...