February 2020
Aeroshells – from LEO to Mars
... an important role to play. In summary, aeroshells are a simple, low cost and space-tested technology with the potential to enable new forms of space transportation. In doing so, aeroshells are well positioned to make a valuable contribution not just...
October 2020
Superconductors - key to unlocking high power space missions
... solution. Recently, the European Union has approved funding to the MEESST (Magnetohydrodynamic Enhanced Entry System for Space Transportation) consortium, of which both Neutron Star Systems and the University of Stuttgart (IRS) are members. The...
June 2014
Beware the situation: how JSpOC tracks space debris
... who personally observed objects passing by the station in-line with the data we provided. The emerging space transportation industry will need to consider carefully spaceflight safety risks from debris. Increasing partnerships and meeting challenges...
March 2016
Space Mining – the Reality of Tomorrow?
... for Nickel. This much lower valuation would imply space mining transport equipment of the longer term future that could be... contribution could well be more cost-effective space transportation systems such as solar powered electric propulsion....
September 2021
Developing an in-orbit servicing and manufacturing economy
... change the orbital parameters of a spacecraft without depleting its on-board resources and can also provide in-space transportation services following deployment from a launch vehicle. This can include the movement of GEO satellites to a graveyard...
January 2022
Earth - no longer humanity’s only home
... Additional access to the ISS is making possible broader use of the Station as an orbital science laboratory, and the space transportation systems being developed by the international partners will make it possible for others to invest in Earth orbit...
