E&T

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Science minister Michelle Donelan said: “This funding will help link local clusters to valuable networks of innovators and investors, showcasing the strengths of the UK space sector to international investors and levelling up the economy.” The funding will provide upgrades to improve reliability and robustness of the sensor.

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98

E&T

MARCH 7, 2023

However, only last week, members of the space sector spoke to the Parliamentary Science and Technology Committee describing the UK as "toxic" for investors due to regulatory delays. Space is the ultimate frontier, laboratory and technology testbed," said minister George Freeman. “The

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain 105

E&T

MARCH 3, 2023

Senior figures at Welsh satellite maker Space Forge have spoken to the Parliamentary Science and Technology Committee about regulatory delays and "jarring" interactions with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Space Forge has said it plans to launch its future satellites with SpaceX in the US.

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105

E&T

DECEMBER 14, 2022

fund for projects which are located across the UK in a bid to bolster the UK’s growing satellite launch sector. The UK is currently on track to become the first country in Europe to offer commercial launch services to small satellite manufacturers, from a range of spaceports offering both horizontal and vertical rocket launch capabilities.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Composites Manufacturing 105

MEM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

SCOTLAND has been heralded as the cornerstone of the UK’s space sector expansion as the Government’s Science Minister suggests the country could be the first to launch satellites into orbit from European soil. In engineering, in science and research, and it’s an incredible thing to see.”

Value chain 69

Value chain Supply Chain Manufacturing Aerospace 69

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 3, 2024

The 12 projects, which align with NASA’s Artemis mission, will share in more than $9 million in funding to help drive innovation and support cutting-edge Australian science. HEO (NSW) will receive $742,164 to develop advanced cameras for imaging satellites to better track space debris and objects, ensuring safe and sustainable use of space.

Supply Chain 83

Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing Robotics Robotics 83

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 30, 2024

Minister for Industry and Science, Hon Ed Husic, said that the innovations developed as a part of the program will work to address worldwide issues and support Australian industries. million to develop a Low Earth Orbit satellite in Australia to collect information on carbon emissions. LatConnect60 has been awarded almost $5.8

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The new centre, located at UniSA’s Future Industries Institute, is the culmination of a decade-long collaboration between the SA Node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF-SA), which operates within UniSA, and Research Engineering (RE) at Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG).

Manufacturing 102

Manufacturing Prototype  Form 102

E&T

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Nearly 20 years in development, the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite promises to provide a thorough accounting of water over much of the Earth’s surface. The satellite makes use of a scientific instrument called the Ka-band Radar Interferometer (KaRIn) which has been in development for years.

Electronics 98

Electronics Manufacturing 98

AU Manufacturing

MAY 10, 2023

SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) , Australia’s space research centre, has unveiled the Compact Hybrid Optical-RF User Segment (CHORUS) prototype terminal to create more stable and secured military satellite communications at the 15th Australian Space Forum.

Prototype  52

Prototype  Manufacturing 52

E&T

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The country’s state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) will develop the project after winning the tender with its 43.95 Ground stations help track the tens of thousands of satellites and other objects in Earth’s orbit and predict where they will be at any given time. million yuan (£3.39m) bid.

Aerospace 111

Aerospace Function 111

E&T

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The team of researchers, based in north Wales, have been working in partnership with Rolls Royce to develop a source of energy that could sustain long stays on the Earth’s satellite. Using TRISO particles, they designed Trisofuel, a small nuclear cell that could power the carmakers’ micro nuclear generator.

Sourcing 111

Sourcing 111

E&T

AUGUST 24, 2022

The European Space Agency’s Biomass satellite, which is currently being assembled by prime contractor Airbus UK in its Stevenage space facility, will measure the carbon stored in the world’s forests. Biomass is the first satellite to carry a fully polarimetric P-band radar. Image credit: PA Media.

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75

E&T

JANUARY 27, 2023

“Methane emissions from offshore facilities are currently largely uncertain, and because sources on facilities only emit for a short time period, using direct survey methods such as satellite or drones will probably only capture about 25 per cent of the actual emissions,” said Stuart Riddick , lead author of the paper. “To

Sourcing 116

Sourcing 116

Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 5, 2023

The three-year project will involve Airbus, Asension, Deakin University, Defence Science and Technology Group, Leonardo Australia, Saab Australia, Swinburne University of Technology, and the University of South Australia (UniSA) in a collaborative research effort. “As

Artificial Intelligence 91

Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Aerospace 91

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 8, 2023

An advanced manufacturing facility for building commercial rockets and satellites, anchored by Gilmour Space. “It will also help us build our sovereign capability in manufacturing launch vehicles, satellites and other commercial space technologies for Australian and international customers,” he added.

Manufacturing 81

Manufacturing Supply Chain Aerospace Advanced manufacturing 81

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 10, 2023

SmartSat has unveiled the Compact Hybrid Optical-RF User Segment (CHORUS) prototype terminal to create more stable and secured military satellite communications at the 15th Australian Space Forum. Professor Andy Koronios, CEO, SmartSat CRC, says CHORUS is a ground-breaking technology that will transform Australia’s military communications.

Prototype  52

Prototype  Electronics Manufacturing 52

E&T

AUGUST 23, 2022

It’s really remarkable that we can see details on Jupiter together with its rings, tiny satellites, and even galaxies in one image.”. This information arrives at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), Webb’s mission and science operations centre, as raw data. Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, Jupiter ERS Team.

Composites 75

Composites 75

E&T

JULY 14, 2023

A report from the Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee claims that bolstering domestic launch capabilities would also help to strengthen Britain’s position in the design and manufacture of small satellites. It was also urged to establish framework agreements with neighbouring states over the use of airspace.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 98

AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 2, 2022

Interactions between satellites and manipulators require intelligent navigation and control software that can account for changes in inertia. Dr Wu’s work at the University of Sydney specialises in small satellites and in-orbit autonomous vision-based navigation and control.

Robotics 78

Robotics Robotics Control Algorithm Aerospace 78

MEM

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The weeklong tour will see leading industry figures such as Satellite Vu, the London-based Earth Observation company, offering security and sustainability insights using thermal satellite imagery, as well as Oxford Space Systems and Blue Skies Space Ltd, meet with conference delegates from the Japanese and wider APAC markets.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

E&T

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) and other Nasa science instruments will be part of the global survey to detect the potent greenhouse gas. It is estimated to be responsible for roughly a quarter to a third of global warming caused by humans. The instrument can also measure carbon dioxide.

Sourcing 105

Sourcing 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 25, 2022

Interactions between satellites and manipulators require intelligent navigation and control software that can account for changes in inertia. . Dr Xiaofeng Wu’s work at the University of Sydney specialises in small satellites and in-orbit autonomous vision-based navigation and control. .

Robotics 77

Robotics Robotics Control Algorithm Aerospace 77

E&T

AUGUST 5, 2022

Korea’s vice science minister Oh Tae-seog said that initial analysis suggested that Danuri was “operating normally” after the launch. A second test launch of Nuri occurred last month as part of efforts to launch spy satellites. It will enter the Moon’s orbit in December.

Aerospace 79

Aerospace 79

E&T

OCTOBER 1, 2022

By analysing high-resolution satellite observations, the team was able to confirm the predictions made using theoretical and computational models of sea-level changes to forecast climate-change-driven impacts. When we then compared this pattern to satellite observations of sea-level change the fit was remarkable.

Fit 81

Fit 81

E&T

MARCH 21, 2023

“The 20 glaciers in West Antarctica have lost an awful lot of ice over the last quarter of a century and there is no sign that the process is going to reverse any time soon, although there were periods where the rate of mass loss did ease slightly," said Dr Davison, a research fellow at the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science at Leeds.

Form 142

Form 142

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 12, 2022

STEM Punks , an award-winning Australian Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Education provider, will develop and implement a ten-year space-focused curriculum that encompasses high-school, university, and early-career level activities. “By

Supply Chain 104

Supply Chain Manufacturing 104

E&T

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Escapade follows a long tradition of Nasa Mars science and exploration missions and we’re thrilled Nasa’s Launch Services Program has selected New Glenn to launch the instruments that will study Mars’ magnetosphere,” said Jarrett Jones, senior vice president of New Glenn at Blue Origin.

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98

Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 26, 2023

What we saw here during our visit to British Columbia is the close cooperation between science institutions at UBC and in Germany and Canada, and this is encouraging for the future,” said President Steinmeier. Sabine Sparwasser, and representatives from parliament, business, science and culture.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Digital manufacturing Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing 52

E&T

JULY 18, 2022

It is hoped the cluster, named Space South Central, will boost the UK’s space industry through investment in new technologies, research, satellite applications and mission capabilities. The grouping is formed from more than 120 academic institutions, private companies and public sector organisations.

Form 75

Form Robotics Robotics Manufacturing 75

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 22, 2023

In addition, the Curtin Microfactory will act as a satellite R&D platform for AML3D to demonstrate ARCEMY‘s capabilities to potential customers across Western Australia’s Mining, Agriculture, Oil & Gas and Defence Maritime industries.

Additive manufacturing 80

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing 80

Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 2, 2023

HALTON HILLS — Intlvac Thin Film, a Canadian advanced manufacturing company that has a thirty-year history in the thin film deposition and materials science industry has launched its smart vacuum systems for space simulations business unit that will operate as Intlvac Space Simulation.

Advanced manufacturing 40

Advanced manufacturing Function Manufacturing 40

AU Manufacturing

JULY 3, 2023

The project, dubbed Spacecraft Autonomy and Onboard AI for Next Generation Space Systems or SCARLET-a, will involve eight SmartSat partners, namely Airbus, Asension, Deakin University, Defence Science and Technology Group, Leonardo Australia, Saab Australia, Swinburne University of Technology, and the University of South Australia.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Aerospace 52

AU Manufacturing

JUNE 7, 2023

Other facilities include an advanced manufacturing hub for building commercial rockets and satellites, anchored by Gilmour Space as well as an orbital spaceport in North Queensland. “Most of us in the Australian Space Manufacturing Network are already developing innovative new space technologies,” he said.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Aerospace Advanced manufacturing 52

E&T

JULY 13, 2023

The satellite is a joint effort with Nasa, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency. The picture features the nearest star-forming region to us, approximately 390 light years away.

Form 96

Form Composites 96

AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 5, 2022

“If you wanted to build something large on Mars without having to pay to launch everything from Earth (think large satellites, mars colonies, refuelling depots and more), this could be a very valuable process,” said Rhamdhani. .

Sourcing 108

Sourcing 108

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 1, 2023

Australian space launch provider Southern Launch has signed an MoU with Space Forge at the International Space Symposium to explore ­possibilities of Satellite Return to its Koonibba Test Range. Space Forge will launch their ForgeStar-1A satellite later this year, where they will prove their re-entry capabilities.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Manufacturing 52