The role of intellectual property in space
Over the past decade there has been a transition from government to private enterprise conducting space-related activities.
Several companies, such as Blue Origin, have publicly announced plans to establish a permanent human...
Insights into ISRO’s launches and missions of 2019
India’s
Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has ended the year 2019 with a successful
launch of the RISAT-2BR1 satellite. During this PSLV-C 48 mission nine foreign
satellites were also launched under a commercial arrangement with...
Taking stock of major trends in the satellite industry
This year, many worried that pressure from rival connections would be the cause of much change in the satellite industry, leading to a palpable sense of uncertainty. Although the so-called demise...
Why Titan is the best place for Humans in the Solar System beyond Earth
While almost everyone has their eyes set on Mars as the next destination for Humans in space, the truth is that we should probably not send people there (read why here)....
Using commercial-off-the-shelf components for space: a technical look
For some spacecraft manufacturers, the use of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) parts is the only option to meet the performance and cost needs of a mission. For many satellite Original Equipment Manufacturers...
The way forward for ISRO’s launch vehicles
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched their heaviest launch vehicle to date, GSLV MK III, in June last year and are in preparation for launching the second and last of the...
Animals in space: The unlikely space pioneers
Today marks the 57th anniversary when Ham became the first chimpanzee in space. I want to take this opportunity to look back at the involvement of animals in the space industry....
The High Throughput Satellite opportunity in Asia
According to Northern Sky Research (NSR), total GEO High Throughput Satellite (HTS) demand in APAC will exceed 1 Tbps by 2026. That is compared to around 100 Gbps in 2018. The...

















