April 2019
Protecting our lunar legacy
... surface, distance measurement and error, planned wheel speed for rovers, flyby path for hoppers, and contamination prevention protocols. So, how did it work out? As it turned out, only two of the GLXP teams reached the...
May 2019
Unlocking the full potential of Earth observation
... Earth observation satellites could also help to mitigate our environmental impact on the planet, monitoring soil contamination, air quality and water pollution. At a time of increasing resource scarcity, Earth observation satellites could be the...
October 2019
Electric orbit raising and space weather
... particles is thought to have reduced solar cell performance on the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, by leaving contaminated regions that partly block incoming light. By increasing the thickness of the coverglass, radiation damage can...
July 2020
Investigations into plant growth on the Moon
... was made of aluminium alloy and was sealed such that the mini-biosphere experiment would not contaminate the surface of Moon. Other than the plant passengers, it carried soil, water, two small cameras and...
October 2020
Essential role of satellites in disaster and pandemic management
... exhausted healthcare providers could be relieved of working around the clock. They were kept safe from potential contamination limiting the spread of infection to medical teams who are the most valuable asset during a pandemic. The...
April 2021
On Mars as it is on Earth - preparing for settlement
... Elon Musk’s companies are active) Cultured meat and milk products, replacing the inefficiencies, cruelties and contamination risks of modern animal farming Systems for treatment and recycling of human waste from off-grid dwellings...
