CubeSats are small satellites built from standard units about 10 cm on each side. They are cheap enough for universities and even schools to build and launch. These stories cover CubeSat missions and the people who build them.
Space
Getting a signal back to Earth from a small satellite is harder than it sounds. The problem is not power — CubeSats carry solar panels. The problem is antenna size. A high-gain…
Careers Aerospace, Electronic
Space
In a significant step forward for planetary defence, the European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft has launched an ambitious mission to investigate the aftermath of NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART).
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Space
Small satellites, like CubeSats, are gaining momentum, given their affordability and customizability.
Careers Aerospace, Electronic
Space
Asteroids, remnants from the early solar system, have always been subjects of intrigue and mystery. Not only do they hold clues about the origins of our universe, but they also pose potential threats to our planet.
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In the realm of space exploration, innovation is the key to progress. As we continue pushing the boundaries of technology and knowledge, we constantly seek new materials and methods to…
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Aerospace, Defence & Marine
SpaceX has set a new world record by launching 143 satellites on a single rocket!
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Energy & EnvironmentBreakthroughs
Today we are talking about how the next generation of satellites might be able to help fight climate change by monitoring (and…
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Space
"Space" is a valuable commodity when it comes to CubeSats! Engineers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and the University of Miami have developed an ultra-thin, solid-state battery, which should allow…
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Aerospace, Defence & Marine
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) created history today by launching a record 104 satellites into the earth’s lower orbit from the ISRO space centre at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh -…
Careers Aerospace, Mechanical
Space
That was the challenge posed by the UK Space Agency to Steve Greenland of Clyde Space Ltd and Strathclyde University.
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Space
The AlSat Nano, a CubeSat designed and built at the University of Surrey in just 18 months, has successfully captured and downloaded its first full-colour image.
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Aerospace, Defence & Marine
CubeSats have been a 'big' hit over the last few years - with nearly 564 launched before November last year.
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