space
Superfast electron rains detected pouring down onto Earth
Posted in Science on 31st Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
Researchers at UCLA have discovered a new form of space weather, superfast electron rains that precipitate into the atmosphere from the radiation belts. The team says the events could affect satellites, spacecraft and astronauts, but aren’t accounted for in current models of space weather.
The Cost of Space Flight Before and After SpaceX
Posted in Business, Hardware on 31st Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
The key to increasing cost efficiency? SpaceX rocket boosters usually return to Earth in good enough condition that they’re able to be refurbished, which saves money and helps the company undercut competitors’ prices.
Sfera Technologies Startup Interview
Posted in Hardware, Interviews, Science on 4th Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
Sfera Technologies is a startup to enable satellite data to get back to Earth and be used as soon as it's needed.
Ukraine Invasion Could Delay ExoMars Rover Mission By Two Years
Posted in Hardware on 3rd Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
Deteriorating relations between Russia and Europe mean the joint ESA/Roscosmos ExoMars rover mission faces a launch delay that could set back its Red Planet landing by at least two years.
Laser Power Beaming Between Satellites by 2025
Posted in Hardware, Science on 28th Feb, 2022
by Alex Muller
"We have seen the benefits of powering satellites by laser which enables smaller satellites, simpler systems and fewer resources, whilst performing more work to help us understand our planet better."