Aerospace & Defence
RTEMS Qualification Data Package for safety-critical space missions
The RTEMS real-time operating system has been established in industry and especially spaceflight for decades.
Astronaut Tim Peake assumes ambassadorial role for space
The UK Space Agency has paid tribute to Tim Peake, following his decision to step down from the active European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut corps and assume an ambassadorial role for space.
Hybrid power drive module solution designed for electric aviation
Aircraft manufacturers designing More Electric Aircraft (MEA) are looking to convert the flight control systems from hydraulic to electric to reduce weight and design complexities.
Desert flight of largest aircraft ever flown breaks records
The Stratolaunch Roc has completed its record-breaking six-hour long flight over the Californian Mojave Desert.
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.