January 2023
Clearing space junk from orbit
... capture attempts even more challenging. Finally, derelict objects have a wide variety of shapes, with appendages such as solar panels and antennas. To avoid breaking them when the object is rotating, the servicer must match the rotation...
October 2023
Slovenia’s footprint in space
... a debris cloud from a decommissioned Russian satellite about six months after its launch, a failure of some of the solar panels and consequent charging of the battery cells, was detected. This prevents TRISAT from working perfectly so, among...
October 2023
Remote sensing by satellite - People’s Republic of China
... to the Yaogan reconnaissance satellite fleet. Based on its appearance - a hexagonal satellite body with three radial fixed solar panels - the satellite is likely suitable for hosting a telescope of about 65 cm and thus, in a 500 km orbit, achieving...
October 2024
Space exploration remains a crucial endeavour for humanity
... all sectors of society and the global economy. From the development of lightweight materials and high-efficiency solar panels to innovations in medical imaging and water purification, space technologies have enhanced our daily lives. Some...
02 December 2014
Rosetta comet success SpaceShipTwo
... success. It is hoped that the sleep-mode that Philae is in may change and, once sunlight is received to on-board solar panels, the lander may recharge its batteries, reboot computers and carry on its future work. Organic molecules...
15 June 2015
Rosetta’s Philae lander awakens
...hibernation for several months due to limited sunlight at its landing site (its secondary rechargeable battery is powered by solar panels). Philae’s awakening is great news due to the major importance of the Rosetta mission, which is doing a detailed...
