October 2019
Making the most of Blockchain in space
...based start-up SpaceBridge Logistics. It is creating a decentralised marketplace for space services such as launch logistics, satellite servicing and on-orbit refuelling. Each satellite, grapple target, upgrade port and refuelling valve in space will...
April 2024
Unlocking the NewSpace economy through space-based solar power
... space. The demand for this development will be driven by SBSP and it will unlock routine satellite servicing missions. The implication is that satellite design can be revolutionised: not design for de-orbit, but design for maintenance, for upgrades...
31 May 2016
ABS put up for sale by Permira
... it was seen financial growth, despite the lack thereof among many of its fixed satellite service provider peers. Recently, several publicly traded satellite fleet operators have reported slow growth, especially in their data businesses. The upcoming...
October 2023
Using drones to test phased array antennas
... the real behaviour of the antenna can be viewed in its operational environment. Ultimately, this can help to keep satellite services running smoothly. QuadSAT team operating drone on a test flight. About the author Saki Omi is a PhD student...
November 2017
Managing air and space traffic from orbit
... more precision for spaceflight operations like rendezvous and docking, station-keeping formation flying and GEO satellite servicing. There is no doubt that GNSS PNT would also work at higher altitudes. ADS-B can provide true situation...
February 2020
Preserving our space heritage
...costs are higher still. Again, we are fortunate: the technologies required are actively under development for satellite servicing missions, and this is an area where the UK has significant expertise. Visitors look through virtual reality (VR) goggles...
