Aerospace & Defence
'Semi-sub' shows spy potential of sailing at waterline
An unmanned semi-submersible vehicle developed at Washington State University may prove that the best way to travel in water undetected and efficiently is not on top, or below, but in-between.
2023 to be a big year for space & satellite developments
2023 is set to be a huge year for British space launches. The nation holding its breath for further news on the Virgin Orbit launch from Spaceport Cornwall now that the final required licenses have been issued by the UK space regulator, which will put Britain on the ‘space’ map.
Aviation could see $779 billion in revenue in 2023
Amidst misfortunes, continued conflicts, pandemic-forced setbacks, and a blurred horizon, the global aviation sector has reported an encouraging recovery, as evidenced by the changing trends across core operating areas, including passenger service, airfreight, business aviation, MRO services, and ACMI markets.
Horizon Aircraft completes hover testing of VTOL aircraft prototype
Horizon Aircraft has announced that it has successfully completed initial hover testing of its “Cavorite X5” scale prototype.
Kleos’ Observer Mission targeted for January 3rd launch
Kleos Space advises its four Observer Mission (KSF3) satellites are manifested to launch on 3rd January aboard the Transporter-6 SpaceX mission.
Kleos geospatial intelligence released to customers
Kleos Space S.A., a space-powered defence and intelligence technology company, confirms it is now successfully processing RF data collected by the Vigilance Mission (KSF1) satellites through its signal processing technology platform to create its geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) product, LOCATE, which has been released to initial customers alongside other intelligence collected by the Vigilance Mission.
New Year Honours recognition for space experts
Two leading lights from the space sector, including one from the UK Space Agency, have been recognised in the New Year Honours list 2023.
LDRA supports Artemis I mission success with verification processes for Orion Spacecraft
As the Artemis I uncrewed moon-orbiting mission comes to a successful end , LDRA – the project’s software vertification, source code analysis, and testing partner – reiterated its ongoing support in the development of the mission software.
Demand for drone services to increase
The global drone as a service market is expected to reach a valuation of $6,629.4 million in 2023 and is expected to reach a valuation of $25,231.1 million by 2033. The market will witness a growth rate of 15.3% for the next 10 years.
Using drones to monitor volcanoes
The main gases released by volcanoes are water vapour, carbon dioxide, and sulphur dioxide. Analysing these gases is one of the best ways of obtaining information on volcanic systems and the magmatic processes that are underway. The ratio of carbon dioxide levels to those of sulphur dioxide can even reveal the likelihood of an impending eruption.