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Space launch takes off in Kentmere

November 19, 2018 | Climatic Testing

A secluded South Lakeland valley was chosen as the launch site for a stratospheric balloon for performing Graphene experiments. An astrophysicist, ... read more
James Webb Space Telescope undergoes environmental testing to simulate the rigours of launch

Acoustic shock rattles telescope

October 11, 2018 | Vibration Testing

The Webb Telescope spacecraft is undergoing environmental testing with its first failure resulting from acoustic testing. The spacecraft element of... read more
MISSE Sample carrier consists of two standard sized trays for mounting experiments

Climatic testing reaches new heights

August 20, 2018 | Climatic Testing

Alpha Space tells Jonathan Newell about a service that takes engineering experiments beyond the atmosphere for the ultimate in climatic testing. Cl... read more
Orion spacecraft intricately-connected 3D printed docking hatch door

Orion mission to use production grade 3D printing

April 18, 2018 | Space Technology

Complex docking hatch on Orion spacecraft to use 3D printed ESD protected Antero material on its mission beyond the moon. Stratasys and Phoenix Ana... read more
Experiments integrated into carriers and trays on the MISSE en route to the ISS

Space exposure test rig launches to ISS

April 4, 2018 | Space Technology

Re-usable test facility launches to the International Space Station to provide space exposure testing for engineers and scientists. Alpha Space Tes... read more