Anyone who owns a tire, toothbrush or water bottle knows how practical plastics are. Engineers know this, too. Plastics are inexpensive, strong and easy to make.
Plastics have enormous potential in space. It can cost $5,000 or more per pound to launch an object into orbit, according to Nature Portfolio. A lightweight material, plastics could theoretically replace some metals in space technology.
Terran Orbital demonstrates next step in Space-to-Ground Optical Link on NASA's Pathfinder ...
This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the space-based Earth Observation and synthetic aperture radar industries, among others, by offering a space-demonstrated solution to the data throughput bottlenecks that have historically limited their capabilities.
The PTD-3 mission is one in a series of NASA small satellite technology demonstration missions. The mission series, managed by NASA's Small Spacecraft Technology program within the agency's Space Technology Mission Directorate, demonstrates novel CubeSat technologies in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO).
Space Alliance to bring new firepower to the UK's national space strategy with the backing of ...
The partnership's UK-based technology, research and apprenticeships will help return astronauts to the Moon, ramp up the UK's space-based intelligence gathering capabilities and turn the latest satellite technology towards the fight against climate change.
Farnborough, 2022, July 20, 2022 - During a launch event at the Farnborough International Airshow, the Space Alliance has unveiled plans to boost the UK's £16.5Bn space sector with the full backing of defence and security giants Leonardo and Thales, both of which have major UK-based operations.
Quantum Encryption Spacecraft Closer to Launch – Parabolic Arc
SWINDON, UK (UK Research & Innovation PR) — Speqtre, an innovative secure communications cubesat, has passed a major milestone in its journey to space.
The mission, which will demonstrate quantum key distribution (QKD) from space, has passed its critical design review. This means that the team can now build and test a full model of the satellite.
New incubator working to help space companies take off in NM - Albuquerque Journal
NewSpace New Mexico is launching a new business incubator to help ignite the commercial engines of space companies that need some extra thrust to achieve market success.
The “NewSpace Ignitor” is a first-of-its-kind incubator for established space-related firms that need more direct industry connections, mentoring and access to resources to prototype and test new technology, allowing them to attract customers, win contracts and secure financing to ...
GM could help Goodyear gets tires on the moon with partnership
In its endeavor to help put humans back on the moon, General Motors is picking up a third partner for its lunar mobility vehicle to provide a key part — the tires.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said Wednesday it is joining GM, aerospace and defense company Lockheed Martin and Canadian space technology company MDA Ltd. to help develop the vehicle ahead of NASA's manned Artemis mission planned for 2025.
Lockheed Martin UK invests £s in Northumbria University in support of skills + R&D – SatNews
Lockheed Martin ‘s new collaboration with Northumbria University includes an initial ,planned investment of up to £630,000 to support the development of skills, research and technology across the region.
Space and solar physics research is an area of excellence at Northumbria University and the University has invested heavily in recent years in world class facilities and leading experts to drive its research and education in this area.
Neuraspace Creates Smart Traffic Management Solution for Satellite Constellations – ...
Neuraspace’s advanced space debris monitoring and satellite collision avoidance system is already being tested by some the biggest satellite operators.
COIMBRA, Portugal (Neuraspace PR) — Neuraspace, a Portuguese start-up which is developing an advanced system for monitoring and preventing collisions in space, has announced the market availability of its product starting today.
Amazon eyes bringing satellite internet business Project Kuiper to India – TechCrunch
Amazon appears to have identified another market to launch its fast and affordable internet service, Project Kuiper: India.
Job listings show the American e-commerce group is looking to hire managers in India to launch the internet service, for which the company plans to use low Earth orbit satellite constellation.
Airbus + Australian Space + partners all sign a strategic agreement with the Australian Department ...
Airbus , with its team of Australian Space industry and academia, has signed a multi-year, strategic partnership agreement to support the Australian Department of Defence 's research program — Resilient Multi-mission Space (RMS) STaR Shot .
Under the agreement, the team will advance the development and maturation of leap-ahead technologies in support of the Australian Defence Force .
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