March 2015
Sky links: from multi-satellite systems to nano-launchers
.... Standardised technology is key A high level of standardisation and unification in complex technical systems (which include small satellites) helps move to serial production. Serial production lowers the overall cost of production and on-board...
March 2015
Small is the new big: why micro-satellites require new laws
... very soon. Just recently, two major commercial organisations have announced their intention to invest in huge constellations of small satellites (4,000 satellites for Space X and 650 for Virgin Galactic9) to broadcast the Internet to the world. This...
October 2015
Russian business: a long road to the stars for private space initiative
... Russian space sector continues to be largely state-dominated but that could change in the near future. From small satellites to a lunar base, the Russian business sector has big plans, and could save governments a lot of money...
March 2017
Twinkle - a mission to unravel the story of planets in our galaxy
... for EChO with flight proven spacecraft systems designed by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, a world leader in building and operating commercial small satellites, we saw an opportunity to develop an innovative, independent new model for astronomy...
April 2017
Mega-challenges for mega-constellations
... are currently around 70 per year. This is in addition to the general increase in space traffic in LEO mainly fuelled by small satellites and cubesats as well as nanosats, which grant cheaper access to space. Even before these recent trends, space...
September 2017
Call for Australia to head back into space
... facilities. Australia’s role Australia not only has the geography, stability and knowledge to manufacture and launch small satellites from its own soil but has existing commercial and research enterprises actively involved in key areas...
