November 2016
Microgravity and space research: Bringing the commercial market into focus
... desire to push for further exploration - but agencies have not followed the path of commercialisation yet. To keep a sustainable access to LEO for research and development in Europe beyond the ISS, it will be important to actively support the...
April 2018
Developing Mars
...when sunlight is feeble and solar panels would struggle to sustain demanding industries such as propellant plants. To meet the need...represents a robust operating reserve, with energy to sustain activity continuously. The operating reserve could be ...
February 2019
European system for global weather forecasting and climate change detection
..., environment and climate from space with the aim of saving lives, preventing economic loss and supporting sustainable development and innovation. Polar orbiting satellites are vital for national meteorological services. As well as delivering unique...
August 2019
Architectural challenges of a Moon village
... Village design studio. Creative concepts In addition to rover concepts and research laboratories, the idea of how we can sustainably live together in a multi-cultural society led to a number of interesting and fresh ideas for lunar base typologies...
September 2020
Space technology transfer - today and tomorrow
... that investment into B2B technology transfer to and from the UK space sector can improve resilience, create sustainable growth, and have a positive societal and economic impact. Technology transfer is about transferring technology, skills and...
July 2021
Nitrous oxide – a green propellant for commercial space exploration
... vehicle pathway. ESS designates its motor class by HRM (Hybrid Rocket Motor) - 300 (Diameter in mm) B (Function: Boost, Sustain, or Vacuum). LAD - Low Altitude Demonstrator. SET - Single Engine Test. Dark horse Recognised from the beginning...
