March 2015
Sky links: from multi-satellite systems to nano-launchers
... the specific impulse of 3000 seconds. Despite the fact that the engine needs high voltage, a few solar panels with low wattage are enough to power it. SSC can also be removed from orbit using external impact...
May 2017
Recipe for success on flights to Mars
... to Mars. Living off-grid on renewable energy, however, we did have to deal with power shortages when the solar panels weren’t generating enough electricity to allow for cooking. We used to joke that when it’s cold and dark out...
December 2017
Dressing up for space
... be used and stored in a simple and fast way by the crew. The project looked at satellites and their solar panel deployments, and combined Origami techniques to create a foldable clothing system. The system should be capable of changing shape...
February 2018
Growth drivers, requirements and threats in the smallsat industry
... cell performance, thermal control, propulsion and power supply - has led to reduced battery mass and smaller solar panels among other components. It allows smaller spacecraft to operate with the same capabilities as their larger counterparts. The...
February 2018
CubeSats changing the landscape for ‘app’ developers
... onboard apps. [5] ESA’s OPS-SAT mini-satellite is made up of three standardised 10 x 10 x 10 cm CubeSat units with deployable solar panels on each side. The core functionalities of the framework are monitoring and control of onboard status and...
September 2018
Bridging the ‘digital divide’ with nanosatellites
... Space Global’s future equatorial nanosatellite communications network, will have key features such as 3m span of sun tracking solar panels and ~150W power, enabling 24/7 payload operations. Why nanosatellites? There is still a lot to be gained from...
