13 January 2021
The UK Space Agency and Rolls-Royce launch study into nuclear-powered space exploration
... knowledge of the Universe." Dr Graham Turnock, Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency, said: "Space nuclear power and propulsion is a game-changing concept that could unlock future deep-space missions that take us to Mars and beyond. This study will...
April 2024
Agencia Espacial Española – Spain’s future assurance
... including Mars Express, Gaia, BepiColombo, Solar Orbiter, Juice and Euclid. It will also support future ESA deep-space missions such as Hera, PLATO and Comet Interceptor. “Bringing the agency to fruition was a complex proposition as there were...
02 July 2019
Orion spacecraft's launch abort test completed successfully
... control motor, and jettison motor. The system is built specifically for deep space missions and to ride on NASA’s powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. “Launching into space is one of the most difficult and dangerous parts of going to the Moon...
October 2018
Radiation study paves way for safe deep space exploration
... impact. These findings will shed light on the safest ways to manage radiation risk to astronauts for future deep space missions. For example, if the SPE protection methods are found to be exceptionally effective, the inclusion of those measures and...
October 2020
Pandemic impacts - the state of the ground segment
... antenna. The 35-metre DSA, located 140 km north of Perth, Western Australia, is designed for communicating with deep-space missions and provides support to spacecraft such as Mars Express, Rosetta and Gaia. Cooperation In the absence of complete...
26 October 2018
Orion's service module ready to be shipped from Europe
... capability, and provide safe re-entry from speeds that can exceed 25,000 mph as astronauts return from deep-space missions. Most of the operations required for day to day living, such as breathing and heating are provided by the...
