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...
April 2024
Unlocking the NewSpace economy through space-based solar power
... is growing, yet the majority of current baseload technologies rely on fossil fuels. Space-based solar power is the sustainable replacement the world needs. The UK’s Space Energy Initiative, as well as startups such as Space Solar, have plans...
May 2024
Could ICAO be a NewSpace regulator?
... for new space debris remediation technology and its financing. The question is: can ICAO manage to make sustainable regulation for commercial space or do we need a new space management organisation? The International Civil Aviation Organisation has...
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...
16 February 2026
New tool could reduce collision risk for EO satellites
...support efforts to meet the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), providing critical data on issues...offers a practical way to ensure that space remains safe, sustainable and usable for generations to come, while still delivering the...
