NASA Fires Up Powerful Lithium-Fed Thruster for Trips to Mars

A technology that could propel crewed missions to Mars and robotic spacecraft throughout the solar system was recently put to the test at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. On Feb. 24, for the first time in years and at power levels exceeding any previous test in the United States, a team fired up […]

NASA Laser Terminal Enhances Views During Artemis II Mission

Millions of people watched the historic launch of Artemis II and were captivated by the mission’s 10-day journey around the Moon as NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen ventured farther into space than any human before. Part of the public’s ability to experience the […]

Official opening marks milestone for Harlington station project

An event has been held to mark the official opening of Harlington station’s new footbridge. The modern structure – designed to last 120 years – provides an upgraded, more durable connection improving the station experience for visitors while also making future maintenance more cost-effective and efficient. Network Rail installed the new bridge at the Thameslink […]

Science in Space

Astronauts Chris Williams of NASA and Sophie Adenot of the European Space Agency work together in the Kibo laboratory module’s Life Science Glovebox, processing genetic-material samples for the DNA Nano Therapeutics‑3 experiment. The investigation is exploring DNA‑inspired assembly techniques as a way to manufacture treatments—such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy—that can kill cancer cells and activate […]

EE expands 5G+ network using world-first RAN coordination tech

EE continues to integrate Advanced RAN Coordination into its expanded 5G+ network to optimise radio performance. The race to monetise next-generation connectivity demands intensive capital expenditure and precise radio frequency planning. EE-owner BT G…