Space
Intuitive Machines debuts moon buggy for Artemis program
IM’s Moon RACER is one of three lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) designs being considered by NASA for future operations on the lunar surface.
WatchVIDEO: Rock West's growth in the space sector
Rock West Composites’ chief strategy officer discusses recent surge in space applications on the CAMX 2024 show floor.
WatchUniversity of Bristol launches composite materials to space for ISS testing
Next-gen carbon fiber materials will be tested under extreme conditions for 12-18 months to determine their viability in space for use in future space bases, interplanetary travel.
Read MoreComposites support SKA Observatory radio telescope sub-reflectors
Engineering company Eosol and composites developer Compoxi work together to deliver more than 250 4.5-meter composite dishes to construct two cosmos-focused telescopes.
Read MoreOn the radar: Reusable launch vehicles, hypersonics make space more accessible
CFRP has become key to targeting efforts in reusing components like rocket stages, as well as the development of reusable hypersonic testbeds and spaceplanes, for increasing space commercialization.
Read MoreILAuNCH explores 100% bio-epoxy resin suitability for space
Three partner universities in Australia aim to mature research for Change Climate’s Byoxy bio-epoxy resin formulation, relying on environmental simulation testing and structural composites expertise.
Read MoreReaction Dynamics earns CSA grant for composite propellant tanks, hybrid rocket fuel
The $1.5 million grant boosts the Canadian company’s goal to advance its Aurora orbital launch vehicle program.
Read MoreCW Tech Days event delves into composites in space
Register and mark your calendars for the one-day webinar event “CW Tech Days: New Space Applications” on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Six presentations will highlight composite developments contributing to advances in space exploration.
Read MoreMT Aerospace completes COSTELAS project critical design review
Large-scale sandwich composite structure is being developed under ESA program to advance reusable space launch systems.
Read MorePolaris reaches €7.1 million in private funding for spaceplane development
Polaris welcomes new shareholder Dienes Holding supporting the German startup’s path to spaceflight, hypersonics commercialization.
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