May 2018
Space safety – the problem with dual hatting
...spaceflight ESD (Exploration Systems and Development) programme which will transport crews to the Moon and beyond. Dual hatting has...and Development is a far more adventurous term than Space Transportation System as explorers always took big and often ...
February 2020
Aeroshells – from LEO to Mars
... an important role to play. In summary, aeroshells are a simple, low cost and space-tested technology with the potential to enable new forms of space transportation. In doing so, aeroshells are well positioned to make a valuable contribution not just...
October 2020
Superconductors - key to unlocking high power space missions
... solution. Recently, the European Union has approved funding to the MEESST (Magnetohydrodynamic Enhanced Entry System for Space Transportation) consortium, of which both Neutron Star Systems and the University of Stuttgart (IRS) are members. The...
October 2024
Spaceport America’s road to the future
... the future look? Our goal is to become a premier multi-modal orbital spaceport for point-to-point space transportation, space tourism, aerospace operations, research development and testing. As a spaceport, we have had horizontal launch and vertical...
July 2014
Beware the situation: how JSpOC tracks space debris
... who personally observed objects passing by the station in-line with the data we provided. The emerging space transportation industry will need to consider carefully spaceflight safety risks from debris. Increasing partnerships and meeting challenges...
September 2021
Developing an in-orbit servicing and manufacturing economy
... change the orbital parameters of a spacecraft without depleting its on-board resources and can also provide in-space transportation services following deployment from a launch vehicle. This can include the movement of GEO satellites to a graveyard...
