Aerospace & Defence
BioOrbit: creating medicine that’s out of this world
In the infinite and often intangible fathoms of the cosmos, one company is looking to the stars – or more specifically, Low Earth Orbit – to build a pharmaceutical factory in space that will create crystalline antibodies to help those on earth.
Pickering to exhibit at SMD 2024
Pickering Interfaces is set to exhibit its industry-standard modular signal switching and simulation products for electronic test and verification at the Space & Missile Defense (SMD) Symposium 2024.
ESA plans stronger UK presence and space skills training
A plan to build on the success of the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT), which employs more than 100 people in Harwell, has been launched by the UK and European space agencies.
University of Leicester to shrink AI algorithms for smarter spacecraft
University of Leicester scientists are developing a method to shrink artificial intelligence algorithms, enabling smarter spacecraft.
The role of 5G networks and UAVs in ports efficiency and safety screening
In this case study by GSMA Foundry, the company explores the potential to transform smart port operations with the use of 5G-augmented autonomous drone technology supported by the GSMA’s Open Gateway APIs.
Smiths Interconnect's showcase at Farnborough
Smiths Interconnect will showcase its latest connectivity solutions at the Farnborough Air Show 2024, highlighting their commitment to providing high-performance products for mission-critical applications.
£33 million boost for national space programme
More than 20 national space projects have been announced by DSIT Secretary of State Peter Kyle, on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow.
Aurrigo receives German ministerial backing at demo
Aurrigo Auto-DollyTug was successfully deployed as part of the Digital Testbed Air Cargo (DTAC) Demonstration, which is led by the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML) and operational partners Flughafen Stuttgart, Fraport AG, and Sovereign Speed.
Renesas space-grade reference design for AMD Versal AI Edge adaptive SoC
Renesas has announced a complete space-ready reference design for the AMD Versal AI Edge XQRVE2302 Adaptive SoC.
Ariane-6 vs Falcon 9: can Europe compete with SpaceX?
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Ariane-6 rocket finally made its debut on 9th July 2024, from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. This launch was a significant milestone for Europe, marking the first flight of the Ariane-6, which aims to replace the Ariane-5 and restore Europe’s autonomous access to space. However, the launch has since been sullied by a new debate – the Ariane-6 vs Falcon 9 from SpaceX.