September, 2023

• 29 September

  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 …

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• 27 September

  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 …

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• 27 September

  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 …

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• 26 September

  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 …

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• 26 September

  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 …

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• 25 September

  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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• 24 September

  Revolutionizing Underwater Exploration: Quantum Sensing for Advanced Marine Seismic Acoustic Technology

  Introduction: The mysterious depths of the ocean have long captivated the human imagination, holding untold treasures, resources, and the promise of groundbreaking discoveries. In our quest to explore and understand the underwater world, technological advancements have played a pivotal role. One such groundbreaking innovation, quantum sensing, is now poised to …

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• 24 September

  Revolutionizing Space Launch: Exploring the Technology, Trends, and Market for Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines

  A rocket can be an aircraft, spacecraft, missile, or vehicle which generates thrust. Spacecraft themselves then use their own propulsion systems to adjust their orbits around Earth, travel through space, or make carefully controlled landings on the surfaces of other planets.  Thrust is generated by the propulsion system of the …

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• 23 September

  Revolutionizing the Agriculture Industry: Fertilizer Technology Market Insights

  The worldwide agricultural industry is confronted with numerous issues. According to the United Nations, by 2050, the world population will have surpassed nine billion people. This will put a lot of pressure on the agricultural business, which is already suffering from a loss of productivity due to manpower shortages and …

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• 22 September

  Revolutionizing Radiation Detection: Latest Technologies and Materials Developed to Combat Dirty Bombs and Nuclear Accidents

  

  Radiation is a form of energy that is present in our environment and can have harmful effects on living organisms. Radiation threats come from a variety of sources, including nuclear power plants, medical facilities, and industrial facilities that use radioactive materials. These sources can release radiation into the environment, which …

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