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How to catch a derelict satellite
Posted in Science on 23rd Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller
ESAs Clean Space initiative plans to control space debris to reduce the environmental impact of the space industry on Earth and space alike.
New online tool tracks tree loss in 'near real time'
Posted in Online on 22nd Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller
A new global monitoring system has been launched that promises "near real time" information on deforestation around the world.
Japans Launching a Giant Net Into Orbit to Scoop Up Space Junk
Posted in Science on 17th Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
Something must be done to deal with the estimated 100 million bits of man made space junk circling the planet, and Japan is taking the lead.
SpaceX launches Thai satellite into orbit and is the second successful commercial launch in about 35 days
Posted in Science on 8th Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
Spacex is on run of successful commercial launches.
Xenon ion and water cubesat engines for interplanetary cubesats with costs ten thousand times less
Posted in Hardware on 1st Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
A rocket propulsion system powered by the Sun and water, which will push small spacecraft far beyond the Earth.