NASA and industry partners will fly and operate a commercial robotic arm in low Earth orbit through the Fly Foundational Robots mission set to launch in late 2027. This mission aims to revolutionize in-space operations, a critical capability for sustainably living and working on other planets. By enabling this technology demonstration, NASA is fostering the […]
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NASA’s Fly Foundational Robots Demo to Bolster In-Space Infrastructure
NASA and industry partners will fly and operate a commercial robotic arm in low Earth orbit through the Fly Foundational Robots mission set to launch in late 2027. This mission aims to revolutionize in-space operations, a critical capability for sustainably living and working on other planets. By enabling this technology demonstration, NASA is fostering the […]
Amey launches next gen signalling solution for smarter rail networks
Amey has officially launched is Tessera system, a cutting-edge digital signalling system designed to upgrade and future-proof rail infrastructure across the UK and globally. Tessera delivers seamless integration, enhanced safety, and operational efficiency, modernising networks without interrupting day-to-day operations. Built with modular, future ready architecture, Tessera integrates seamlessly across legacy, modern, and next generation signalling […]
National Railway Museum and Google Arts & Culture launch ‘Beyond the Tracks’ project
A collaborative project between National Railway Museum and Google Arts & Culture called ‘Beyond the Tracks’ has been launched with the aim of bringing the transformative story of the railways to a global digital audience. To celebrate the 200-year anniversary of the modern railway, this work which has taken one year to create, embraces the […]
UK rail first celebrated as multiple trains use digital signalling on main line for first time
Rail passengers are being thanked for their patience after further work to progress the digital signalling upgrade took place on the East Coast Main Line. Journeys south of Peterborough were affected over the weekend of 22 and 23 November by testing work on the new digital in-cab signalling system that will be introduced in the […]
Knorr-Bremse and VTG Rail UK sign long-term FreightControl Sentinel agreement
Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK and VTG Rail UK have signed a landmark long-term framework agreement for the exclusive supply of Knorr-Bremse’s advanced FreightControl Sentinel system – the backbone of VTG’s iWagon platform. The agreement marks a major milestone in the digitalisation of rail freight and reinforces the long-standing partnership between the two companies. Under the […]