As human exploration of deep space becomes more of a reality, radiation shielding technologies are becoming increasingly important to protect aerospace and defense electronics. Radiation in deep space can be extremely harmful to electronic components, causing malfunctions, data loss, and even complete system failure. One of the biggest threat to …
Read More »Revolutionizing Military Operations with Soldier Body Networks: Seamless Data Transmission and Enhanced Situational Awareness
The modern battlefield is constantly evolving, with new threats and challenges emerging all the time. To stay ahead of the curve, military organizations around the world are turning to advanced technologies like soldier body networks to enhance communication and situational awareness on the battlefield. These networks provide soldiers with real-time …
Read More »The Growing Threat of Smartphone Security to National Security
Smartphones are ubiquitous in modern society, and their use has become increasingly prevalent in government agencies and other sensitive settings. However, this increasing reliance on mobile technology has also raised significant concerns regarding national security. Research indicates that smartphones pose a significant security threat to government agencies and other organizations …
Read More »Navigating the Skies: The Importance of Attitude Determination and Control Systems(ADCS) in Microsatellite and Nanosatellite Missions
Nanosatellite and microsatellite refer to miniaturized satellites in terms of size and weight, in the range of 1-10 Kg and 10-100 kg, respectively. These are the fastest growing segments in the satellite industry. ‘CubeSat’ is one of the most popular types of miniaturized satellites. CubeSats were made possible by the …
Read More »The Future of Spacecraft Servicing: How Autonomous Docking is Revolutionizing Space Operations
Building and launching Satellites are costly business. Making a satellite can cost from $290 million upwards, while a single satellite launch can range in cost from a low of about $50 million to a high of about $400 million. Any fault could lead to making billion dollar satellite useless and …
Read More »China’s Rapid Rise as a Global Space Power: The Largest Commercial and Military Satellite Launches
China has emerged as a global space power with the largest number of commercial and military satellite launches in recent years. The country has made significant progress in the field of space technology and has demonstrated its capabilities by launching a wide range of satellites for various purposes. China …
Read More »DARPA’s Arcadia Program: Using Microorganisms to Combat Asset Degradation from Marine Biofouling
UUVs are increasingly being used for a wide range of applications, from underwater exploration and surveillance to mine detection and mapping of the ocean floor. These vehicles are typically designed to operate autonomously, without human intervention, and can be deployed for extended periods of time. However, UUVs can face significant …
Read More »The Backbone of Spacecraft: Understanding the Importance of Satellite Bus Technology
Spacecraft are man-made machines that operate in space. An orbiting spacecraft is normally referred to as a satellite, although it is manmade as opposed to a natural satellite like our moon. A spacecraft is typically subdivided into two major parts, the payload and the bus. Where the mission can …
Read More »Unscented: Exploring the Intriguing World of the Sense of Smell
The sense of smell, or olfaction, is the ability to detect and perceive odors through the nasal cavity. It is one of the five primary senses, along with sight, hearing, touch, and taste. The sense of smell plays an important role in human behavior and physiology, as it can trigger …
Read More »Powering Space and Defense Missions: The Critical Role of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs)
The function of the propulsion system is to produce thrust, which is the force that moves a rocket through air and space. Different propulsion systems generate thrust in different ways, but always through some application of Newton’s third law of motion. In any propulsion system, a working fluid is accelerated …
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