September 2019
A new era in planetary defence missions
... A body during the final hour of the mission. The DART spacecraft will also demonstrate other new technologies, including NASA’s Evolutionary Xenon Thruster-Commercial (NEXT-C) ion engine, developed by NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland...
28 November 2016
UK capital investment company initiates pioneering space technologies fund
... early-stage, space-sector, venture fund to help start-up companies develop space-based applications, services and technologies. Currently worth £50 million, but with a total target investment of £80 million to be secured during the next two quarters...
06 September 2017
First ever voice call by nano-satellite technology
... satellite communications industry. After months of hard work we are starting to put our vision into practice. Our technology works. Demonstrating that our nano-satellites are capable of facilitating services such as sending a text message and...
May 2020
Space astronomy at the limits of technology
... perspective on space science. ROOM’s US editor, Amanda Miller, delves into his engineering background and the key technologies of the Spitzer Space Telescope. Scott Tennant Your career at Ball Aerospace dates back to the early days...
20 July 2020
Satellite technology supports project to replace soy in livestock feed
... can be recycled. John Bone added: “This is a really innovative project that RHEA is excited to be involved in. Providing technologies, solutions and/or services that help with the sustainability of our planet is in line with our company’s mission...
June 2014
Space technology transfer portals and the chance progress of innovation
... participants. Drivers and teams in Formula 1 are motivated by a passion to win races, which pushes forward the technology; the technology ultimately finds its way into road cars. Space scientists and engineers are compelled by the need...
