Space technology is driving new frontiers in electronics development, from radiation-hardened components to autonomous navigation systems. With global missions by NASA, ESA, and private firms like SpaceX, demand is rising for high-reliability systems, sensors, and communications electronics that withstand extreme conditions. It means services from Space – such as GPS and PNT technologies – are becoming an indispensable, critical infrastructure. Innovations in satellite electronics, miniaturized payloads, and edge AI in orbit are transforming how we explore and utilize space. As space commercialization accelerates, electronics designed for space-grade performance are becoming vital for scientific research, telecommunications, and global security.
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are investigating phase-change as a way to improve heat-sinking in space. Earth-bound heatsinks loose most of their heat by convection – a luxury not available to heatsinks on satellites which can only use radiation. And spacecraft heatsinks cannot be heavy. The research project is looking into situations were heat is not generated continuously, ...
Microchip has introduced a 15W radiation-rated dc-dc converter for space use. Intended to be fed from a satallite’s 28V bus (22V to 42V, 50V abs max), SA15-5-5T has three isolated 5V 1A outputs that can be paralleled for more current or connected in series for higher voltages. Output ripple is <1%, and operation is over-55 to 125°C, with de-rating above ...
Leading figures in the Space industry will appear before a cross-party Lords Committee on Monday June 23 to discuss the Space economy, and issues around domestic launch capability and implications for national security. The latest evidence session of the Lords UK Engagement with Space Committee will take place from 3.35pm in Committee Room 2, Palace of Westminster, and can be ...
Q-Tech has announced less accurate versions of its QT2020 and QT2021 series of space-qualified MCXOs (microcomputer compensated crystal oscillators). “By expanding the selection of stability levels to include 50ppb and 100ppb versions, we’re able to supply with shorter lead times and at lower cost,” said Q-Tech v-p of marketing Scott Sentz. The list of options is now: ±10ppb, 0 to ...
Room has to be made on Gadget Master for a very interesting and unique piece of tech. Shiny, to boot, and small, with intriguing encoding. It's Memory Disc V3. And it's heading to the Moon...
The UK’s major space event, the UK Space Conference 2025, is heading to Manchester Central in July. Running from Wednesday 16 to Thursday 17 July, the event is aimed at government bodies, industry, and academia. With the theme of Space for Growth, the conference will cover questions such as how space can drive long-term economic growth for the UK. And ...
Impulse Space – a Californian in-space transportation startup – has raised $300 million in a Series C funding round. The round, which was led by Linse Capital, brings Impulse’s total capital raised to $525 million. There was also participation from new investor DFJ Growth and returning investors included Valor Equity Partners, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, RTX Ventures, and Airbus Ventures ...
The UK’s major space event, the UK Space Conference 2025, is heading to Manchester Central in July. Running from Wednesday 16 to Thursday 17 July, the event is aimed at government bodies, industry, and academia. With the theme of Space for Growth, the conference will cover questions such as how space can drive long-term economic growth for the UK. And ...
Lockheed Martin is developing an environment that tests the ability of AI to support warfighters. It’s dubbed AI Fight Club and will simulate how rival AI systems perform in air, land, sea, and space domains. Basically, it aims to be a proving ground for the best artificial intelligence models for military support. “There has never been a more important time ...
Infineon Technologies has announced a rad-hardened GaN transistor designed to operate in harsh space environments. It “is the first in-house manufactured GaN transistor to earn the highest quality certification of reliability assigned by the United States Defense Logistics Agency to the JANS specification MIL-PRF-19500/794”, according to the company. “The gallium nitride hemts [high electron mobility transistors] are engineered for mission-critical ...
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