Aerospace & Defence
Aitech’s AI supercomputer on NASA’s LOFTID
With the successful launch and re-entry of NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) on 10th November 2022, Aitech’s S-A1760 Venus AI supercomputer became the first use of GPGPU technology in space.
Life-saving drones deployed through hydrogen fuel cells and high-density power modules
Vicor Corporation, the specialist in high‑performance power modules, enables customers to build world-changing innovations.
Beam-hopping OneWeb satellite soars into space
OneWeb uses advanced UK technology to switch coverage between different places on Earth up to 1,000 times per second has been launched into space.
Smiths Interconnect unveils EMI flange for space connectors
Smiths Interconnect has released a new EMI flange on its high-speed NXS connectors for space applications.
VIAVI introduces T/Rx electromagnetic spectrum solution
VIAVI Solutions has introduced T/Rx, a cutting-edge solution designed to meet the needs of professionals operating in complex radio frequency (RF) environments.
The Nikola Tesla Death Ray brought to life by scientists
Over 80 years since its first conception, the Nikola Tesla Death Ray has been brought back to life by scientists.
Wisk Aero and Japan Airlines to bring autonomous flight to Japan
Wisk Aero and Japan Airlines (JAL) are partnering to bring Wisk’s self-flying, all-electric air taxi services to Japan.
High-reliability connector range for new space applications
Harwin will be using the upcoming Space-Comm Expo (Farnborough, 7-8 June) to focus on its HRi range.
Greenjets to develop next generation electric jet engines
Greenjets, the pioneers of bespoke electric jet engines, were honoured to be invited to attend the Breaking Ground Ceremony for the New Whittle Laboratory at the University of Cambridge on the 9 May 2023.
National Space Day: How international collaboration presents benefits to infinity and beyond
National Space Day, observed on the first Friday of May each year, invites us to celebrate humanity’s forays into the unknown and acknowledge the impressive progress of science and the wonders that await beyond the limits of our atmosphere.