July 2019
Aggression in outer space – time for action
...Association to set up an information system dedicated to avoiding interference and potential collisions. In view of these various threats to the sustainable use of outer space, the international space community must act All this is very good, but not...
February 2020
Investigation of the Coriolis effect in rotating space platforms
... gyros’, responsible for the perception of the angular acceleration in three axes, head-centric x, y and z. In the presence of a sustained rotational environment, any active head tilt outside of the main rotational axis would trigger a cross-coupled...
June 2022
Space logistics: achieving end-to-end mobility for space
...life orbit disposal In the bigger picture, a lack of in-orbit mobility may constitute a real threat for space sustainability and thus for mankind. If a satellite’s service life ends, either in an expected or unexpected way, it is necessary to be able...
12 September 2022
Scotland’s space sector flexes its green credentials
... fuels, lightweight materials, smart design and reusability.” At a launch ceremony in Edinburgh, McKee explained the Scottish Space Sustainability Roadmap is the next step in helping the sector reach net zero by 2045 and in setting an example for...
July 2019
Developing life support systems for human exploration missions beyond Earth
... primary driver for reducing unnecessary spares is reducing the uncertainty about the reliability of the components. Adopting a sustained, long-duration test campaign will reduce this uncertainty. Due to the expense of space qualified parts and...
April 2020
Evolutionary lessons for an interplanetary future
...do what we can to keep people alive and healthy? The ethics of having children on Mars is particularly challenging. A self-sustaining colony would necessarily require human reproduction, but life in a Martian colony will come with significant hazards...
