March 2018
Enabling private sector success in space - SGAC perspective
.... Shifting policy interests between the Moon, asteroid exploration and Mars, has had its effect on NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS). About the authors Lauren Napier has a BS in Communications and a MA in International Relations. Originally from the...
September 2024
Hypersonics and the route to orbit
... vehicles is impressive, the concept of a vehicle that can be launched from a runway and return to that same runway, having delivered a payload to orbit, is the ultimate space launch technology. Perhaps that is why serious engineering concepts have...
September 2024
Liberating access to space
... necessary to manage these challenges effectively and ensure the UK’s competitiveness in the global space launch market. Andrew Turner: Raising capital for space ventures poses significant challenges due to the high risks and substantial investments...
30 June 2016
Orbital ATK and NASA Successfully Complete Second Qualification Test
The QM-2 test was conducted in order to test the performance at the lower operational temperature limit (40 °F / 4.44 °C). The booster was kept in a cold environment for over a month in an attempt to uniformly cool the casing and propellant. All ...
18 September 2019
Researchers calculate feasibility of sending a probe to C/2019 Q4 (Borisov)
...and to reach C/2019 Q4 (Borisov) by 2045, the Space Launch System (SLS), up-scaled Parker probe heatshield technology, and ...on a path to check out the interstellar tourist. The anticipated launch date of such an endeavour would be 2030. 2030 doesn’t ...
25 October 2021
NASA is targeting Feb 2022 for first Artemis launch
... long-delayed maiden flight of its massive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket will take place ... then. “Our team has demonstrated tremendous dedication preparing for the launch of Artemis I,” said Mike Bolger, Exploration Ground Systems program manager...
