Aerospace & Defence

Microchip has announced new integrated actuation power solutions for the aviation industry with focus on sustainability and decarbonisation.

Authorised distributor Mouser Electronics is now stocking the TX75E16 16-channel five-level transmitter from Texas Instruments.

In a two-year $2 million grant, a team of scientists and engineers have begun trials in Oregon to prepare NASA’s LASSIE robot dog for the Moon’s surface.

The automation specialist AKEOPLUS has developed an innovative robotic cell for the production of satellite panels at the global space manufacturer Thales Alenia Space.

Eleven projects that showcase the best of UK space expertise on the international stage have secured a funding boost from the UK Space Agency, as the global space industry lands in Colorado Springs for the 39th Space Symposium on Monday 8 April.   

£500,000 has been allocated to support five projects within the health sector that utilise drones for the delivery of medicines and medical supplies.

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission has been announced to be ready to launch by the end of the year.

Orbex has secured patents for its REFLIGHT reusable rocket technology, with approvals spanning several European countries and the United States.

Up to £60 million is available for innovations that will help boost the UK’s satellite communications sector, following the record number of global satellite launches in 2023. 

The City of Doncaster Council and Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd have reached an agreement to situate the production of Airlander 10 at Carcroft Common.