Aerospace & Defence
World’s largest solar telescope takes a look at the Sun
The Visible Tunable Filtergraph (VTF), a German-developed imaging spectro-polarimeter, has captured its first images, marking a major technical milestone for the project.
Application optimised satellite and space platform lenses
Resolve Optics is a well-established designer and supplier of application optimised satellite and space platform lenses.
Miniature protein lab sent into orbit to support future space missions
A miniature laboratory carrying specially engineered microbes has been launched into Earth orbit, marking a new step towards sustainable food and material production in space.
Microchip launches BR235 and BR235D series of power relays
Microchip has announced the release of its BR235 and BR235D series of 25A QPL hermetically sealed electromechanical power relays that meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-83536 specification and ISO-9001 certification.
Connectors cope with LEO temperature swings
The Amphenol Aerospace Operations Deep Space 38999 connector series is designed for extremely cold environments.
Royal Navy turns to drones to support carrier task group mission
For the first time a fleet of drones will fly crucial supplies between ships of the UK Carrier Strike Group when it deploys to the Indo-Pacific later this month.
All-female space mission inspires younger generation
An all-female crew, which included pop star Katy Perry, has returned to Earth after an 11-minute flight into space aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket.
Space Network launches Space Network Africa
Space Network has announced the launch of Space Network Africa, coinciding with Space Symposium at Colorado Springs, 7-10 April.
How drones learn to fly autonomously
We are still miles away from truly autonomous robots that are able to navigate through a complex and changing environment. New approaches using artificial intelligence may help to translate this idea into reality to some extent. At the University of Klagenfurt, Jan Steinbrener is experimenting with drones that attempt to do just that.
ABB to build infrared interferometer system
ABB has been awarded a contract by L3Harris Technologies to develop and build a high-resolution infrared interferometer system to power the next generation of L3Harris hyperspectral infrared (IR) sounder.