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August 2016
Polish Space Agency pursues task of developing country’s space expertise
..., requires the creation of an efficiently functioning space agency. The year 2014 brought many breakthroughs in the space sector. An Act of Parliament established the Polish Space Agency (POLSA) on 26 September to facilitate Poland... Technology, the PW-SAT 2 is planned to launch into space in 2017. The above mentioned responsibilities are typical of space agencies, though in the current circumstances POLSA also undertakes responsibilities usually...
February 2017
Growing space agency dilemma
...as Proton, Soyuz, the H-2, Ariane 5 or the Space Shuttle have helped the public embrace the wonder and vision of space. This article, however, argues that space agencies should now embrace their most vital mission - saving... at NASA, at ESA, at JAXA, at Roscosmos, at the Chinese National Space Agency or the Indian Space Research Organisation. They will say the space agencies did not warn us sufficiently of the danger nor seek the funds to protect...
February 2021
Space archaeology - preserving our orbital heritage
... in orbit as a result of human involvement that no longer serve a ‘useful’ purpose. The European Space Agency (ESA) stated in February 2020 that, according to statistical modelling, there were an estimated 34,000 debris ...paint flake travelling in excess of 17,500 miles per hour is significant, as shown by craters observed in Space Shuttle windows. Whilst larger assets such as the ISS have Whipple shielding to provide a measure of protection from...
November 2019
Mexico’s path to space
... by Mexican academics who recognised that Mexico needed an organisation responsible for conducting a national space programme The Mexican space agency (AEM - Agencia Espacial Mexicana) came into being after lobbying by Mexican academics who ...Rodolfo Neri Vela and American-Mexican José Hernández works controls on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery during the STS-128 mission. Originating from a Mexican migrant farming family, he was an ...
19 May 2021
Nigeria appoints new space agency head
...distinguished Nigerian, explained that the Ministry is happy and encouraged in its partnership with the Nigerian Space Agency, especially in the implementation of the GEO-Referenced Infrastructure and Demographic Data for Development (GRID... services meeting international standard and practices for the people of Nigeria. He said the Space Agency is endowed with the intellectual capacity and capability to effectively implement the GRID-3 project ...
13 July 2016
Reaction Engines sign new deal with ESA while UK Space Agency announces new facility
...founded in 1989 by Alan Bond, announced the signing of a €10m European Space Agency (ESA) contract, on top of a deal already secured with the UK Space Agency to help develop SABRE™, a highly scalable, innovative, new class of engine ...where we can accelerate the pace of development to get SABRE up and running.” Meanwhile, the UK Space agency also announced yesterday that is is investing £4.12m in a National Propulsion Test Facility, giving the UK...
06 November 2019
UK Space Agency confirms £7.35 million funding to support small satellite launch from Cornwall
... significant impact on Cornwall’s overall greenhouse gas emissions and efforts to combat climate change. The UK Space Agency originally announced its intention to award funding to Spaceport Cornwall and Virgin Orbit in June, subject ...Hart, CEO of Virgin Orbit, said: "We’re tremendously excited to be supporting the UK Space Agency and Cornwall Council by bringing space launch to the UK. By establishing a strong local hub for our launch system, this...
May 2019
Growing Australia’s space industry
... the United Kingdom (UKSA), Canada (CSA) and France (CNES) The agreements with counterpart space agencies will increase opportunities to work together and share information, technology and personnel between our nations. They...improve the lives of all Australians. About the author Anthony Murfett is Deputy Head of the Australian Space Agency where he has oversight of strategy, policy and day-to-day operations. Anthony has worked as Minister ...
March 2017
Space is open for business
... More and more, this platform in low Earth orbit is becoming a place that is not just limited to what space agencies do and during the two-day conference expert speakers repeatedly called for broader access and use... intended to be a one-off. “We want to build new partnerships and explain that the ISS is not just about space agencies. We want to use this opportunity today as a kick starter to interact with a broader community,” said David Parker. ...
