January 2018
Maximising the economic opportunities of deep space
...called Analytical Space is focused on demonstrating this capability from LEO. The technology, however, could be used to build a laser-based deep space communications network that could be used for everything from data transmission, to positioning and...
January 2019
Engineering six-hour solar eclipses with formation flying
... highest accuracy metrology is the Fine Lateral and Longitudinal Sensor (FLLS), located on the OSC and based on laser technology. It provides the performances to achieve the high accuracy pointing and positioning requirements. The main functionality...
February 2019
The Space Elevator – an alternative path to space?
...range from large guns (including nuclear) to laser launch, from electromagnetic accelerator ramps to the...a Space Elevator is substantially lower than on a rocket; solar or laser power should suffice. The Space Elevator is a very large structure indeed...
April 2019
The changing economics of space
... and enables a peer-to-peer system to be implemented. ESA’s laser satellite EDRS-C which is due for launch later in 2019. ...Data Relay System (EDRS) is the most sophisticated laser communication network ever designed. Its two geostationary satellites...
May 2019
Growing Australia’s space industry
...well as our researchers working together on new technologies such as laser communications. Our goal is to triple the size of the ...now has a LGS AO system for enhanced satellite and debris laser tracking. The sky’s the limit We are also forging ahead...
January 2020
Rule of law vital for humanity’s sustainability and survival
...the US Space Command for 2020: a space-based high-energy laser destroys a terrestrial target. Thus, the inadequacy, and even some...humanity. Artist’s concept of land, air and space-based lasers. Space-based natural resources New legal norms meant to ...
