Katie and Jessica Black will see more balloon launches from their farmland in Kentmere – Copyright Concorde Publishing

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
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
A blend of glass and concrete creates light where needed

Cool Working in Hot Climates

July 9, 2018 | Climatic Testing

Andrew Watts of Newtecnic tells Jonathan Newell about a new approach to tall building design to overcome solar heating problems in hot climates Set... read more
Stephan and Chloe Couture prepare for winter endurance events in Millbrook climatic chamber

Climatic testing helps endurance duo

February 27, 2018 | Climatic Testing

Father and daughter team prepare for harsh endurance event with the help of a climatic chamber at Millbrook. Millbrook has demonstrated the versati... read more
James Webb space telescope undergoes stringent climatic testing

Telescope travels to Texas for testing

July 13, 2017 | Climatic Testing

Andy Pye looks at the rigours that the James Webb Space Telescope has to endure before it starts its journey to space. The James Webb Space Telesco... read more