16 January 2020
World premier: first plant-powered IoT sensor sends signal to space
...Agency (ESA). “At ESA we are very enthusiastic about this demonstration that combines biotechnology and space technology,” said Frank Zeppenfeldt who works on future satellite communication systems in ESA. “A number of new opportunities for satellite...
June 2017
How to build a Moon base cheaply
... to move to the landing point for cargo interception. Considering the current level of rocket and other space technology development, it is more profitable to create industrial facilities on asteroids instead of on the Moon This method uses small...
13 July 2020
ESA calls for 5G/space proposals with UKSA
... benefits. “We've seen through the current pandemic, that logistics are vital to keeping the country going and space technology is a key part of making that happen.” This Call for Proposals follows the Memorandum of Intent signed in December...
December 2014
Asteroid Redirect Mission: preparing for Mars in deep space
... development now, would then travel to the redirected asteroid in the 2020s. Advancing spacecraft technologies ARM will test a number of new space technologies to extend human spaceflight beyond LEO. One of these is the use of advanced solar electric...
June 2015
Bringing technology down to earth
... can drive sustainable development for the construction industry, using technologies developed for space. Space technology transfer involves finding technologies and concepts in the space industry that can be applied to other areas, such as in the...
February 2016
Innovations in human astronautics
... special aspects of flying beyond low Earth orbit all present new challenges for space technology, systems and materials. Research and exploration of space will require the creation of a whole new infrastructure which will include transport systems...
