September 2019
Extending the life of geostationary orbit satellites
...dock to geostationary satellites whose fuel is nearly depleted. Once connected to its client satellite, MEV-1 will use its own thrusters... required to reseal the satellite after fuelling. Once connected to its client satellite, MEV-1 will use its...
October 2020
Microgravity and its effects on the human brain
... changing conditions of the environment and of the body, is the neural process that contributes to forming new connections, strengthening connections and inducing maturation of neural stem cells. It mainly occurs during the first two decades of life...
January 2022
Earth - no longer humanity’s only home
...’s surface, Earth is a dominant presence, filling the window. Countries are easily recognised; cities can be identified. Astronauts connect with loved ones by sharing their unique view of familiar places like football stadiums, rivers and mountains...
June 2022
Protecting crews in interplanetary ships and space colonies from the space environment
... for a single rocket. Through a network of gas pipelines connecting the fuel tanks of the rocket package, in which cooled..., because the compartments of all ships of the package are connected to increase not only the habitable space, but also the ...
January 2019
Space for Art – Love letter to Earth
...imagine rockets, stars and travelling to faraway as-yet unexplored places. In reality, we are also looking for the connection back to ourselves - to home. There is no better example of this than the ‘Earthrise’ moment experienced by the Apollo 8 crew...
October 2020
Essential role of satellites in disaster and pandemic management
... satellite platform before it went back to the control centre for assessment. Furthermore, ‘telemedicine vehicles’ were connected to local hospitals through ICT to conduct the necessary tests on the residents who received remote medical assistance...
