Aerospace & Defence

Kyocera’s Fine Cordierite ceramic mirror has been chosen for use in experimental equipment to conduct optical communication between the International Space Station (ISS) and a mobile optical station on Earth. This is the first time that cordierite has been adopted for such a purpose.

Novocomms has commenced an R&D project to develop a next-generation positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) antenna system for use in space.

Emerson says its Test and Measurement business will support educational programs at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom delivered by Cranfield University.

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 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. 

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 scientists are developing a method to shrink artificial intelligence algorithms, enabling smarter spacecraft.

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 will showcase its latest connectivity solutions at the Farnborough Air Show 2024, highlighting their commitment to providing high-performance products for mission-critical applications.

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.