Aerospace & Defence
NAS batteries for JAXA’s Misasa deep space station starts operations
NGK INSULATORS, LTD.delivered NAS batteries that have started operation at the Misasa Deep Space Station of the JAXA. The order for the batteries was received from MEIDENSHA CORPORATION.
NASA issues award for greener airliner of future
NASA announced Wednesday it has issued an award to The Boeing Company for the agency’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project, which seeks to inform a potential new generation of green single-aisle airliners.
Multi-layered ‘space skin’ can help future satellites and spacecraft harvest energy
A 'space skin' could help protect spacecraft and satellites from harsh solar radiation while also harvesting energy for future use in the craft's mission, according to a study from the University of Surrey and Airbus Defence and Space.
Radiation-tolerant device targeting low-earth orbit space applications
The commercialisation of the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) region is transforming space exploration and satellite communication at roughly 1,200 miles above Earth.
Exxelia’s CCM magnetic components are dedicated to harsh environment applications
CCM Series of magnetic components from New Yorker Electronics now consists of 5 sizes all optimised for Multi-Output Flyback Converters
Airbus tests new technologies to enhance pilot assistance
Airbus UpNext, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus, has started testing new, on ground and in-flight, pilot assistance technologies on an A350-1000 test aircraft.
First launch from the UK
On 9 January 2023, the first ever orbital launch attempt from UK soil took place by Virgin Orbit from Spaceport Cornwall.
GAIA Converter’s simplifies power design for military applications
GAIA Converter has launched a user-friendly website to help engineers design effective power solutions for demanding applications, including defence and aerospace.
Lynred launches HEROIC, €18m European Defence Fund
Lynred announces the launch of HEROIC, a European Defence Fund project aimed at developing highly-advanced electronic components for next-gen infrared (IR) sensors, while consolidating the supply chain of these state-of-the-art products in Europe.
2023 set to be a big year for UK space developments
The first orbital rocket launch from British soil is set to take place in this evening (9 January 2023).