What is a Space Startup? A space startup, like any other startup, is a young, innovative, and ambitious company looking to disrupt the traditional norms of space exploration and commercialization. Additionally, these companies are typically privately funded, driven by entrepreneurial spirit, and aim to develop groundbreaking technologies and services that cater to the space industry’s…
Explore the frontier of space medicine and its critical role in safeguarding astronaut health during space missions. Discover the impact of microgravity, radiation exposure, and isolation on human well-being in outer space. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of space medicine and its vital contribution to humanity’s exploration of the cosmos. Microgravity and Its…
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) have transformed the way we navigate, position, and synchronize our activities across the globe. In this comprehensive blog post, we will delve into this world, exploring its significance, working principles, applications, and future trends. Introduction Global Navigation Satellite Systems, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou, provide precise positioning, navigation, and…
Space technology has propelled human exploration beyond the boundaries of our planet. From the remarkable achievements of satellites to the intricate systems that support them, the space industry revolutionizes our understanding of the vast universe. In this blog post, we embark on a captivating journey through the cosmos, advancements, and diverse applications of space technology….
Author: Gerarda de Pasquale GNSS positioning is based on exact physic/mathematical models, [1]. The algorithms and the models perform very well in terms of the availability and accuracy of positioning, navigation and time (PNT), and can reach centimeters level of accuracy under good signal conditions, [2]. Unfortunately, the assumptions at the based of these models,…
Author: Veronica Rivas Boscan Ten years ago, on 14 October 2012, 9.5 millions concurrent users watched Felix Baumgartner free falling from the stratosphere and becoming the first human that broke the sound barrier without any extra engine power. This is still the most-watched YouTube live stream of all time and, as a telecommunication student at…
Author: Elena Galletti For the successful application of Knowledge Management (KM) initiatives within an organization, it is necessary to create enabling conditions by shaping the company culture so that it fosters such initiatives. This must be done by intervening at various levels, from the definition of the organizational culture to the continuous motivation of the…
Author: Gerarda De Pasquale India’s space programme is driven by a state-owned agency: the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The space sector is largely, if not entirely, public, and so completely monopolised by ISRO. It counts only 2% of the $440 billion global industry. At present, the Indian private sector participates primarily in the rocket…
Author: Vincenzo De Pasquale The space junk (or space debris) is certainly a current and relevant topic in the space industry. As seen in the picture below, there is a myriad of debris in space coming from failed experiments, ASAT weapon tests, accidental collisions between two objects in space, and so on. Space Debris problem;…
In order to analyse what Space Risk Management is, it is crucial to know the definition of risk. A risk is an uncertain event that influences the success of the project objectives. It can either be a single event or a series of occurrences that lead to the current project status. Overall, it is relevant to…
