satellites

2nd May 2023

What problems do satellites encounter in space?

What problems do satellites encounter in space?

Space is an environment that’s very different from Earth, which means satellites need to be constructed carefully to survive and operate there. In today’s post, we’re going to look at some of the problems satellites face in space, and at how these problems are tackled.

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14th December 2022

The history and future of the International Space Station

The history and future of the International Space Station

Earlier this year, NASA announced a plan to retire the International Space Station (ISS) and bring it down to Earth in 2031. The ISS is a huge achievement: a space station that has hosted decades of international collaboration and research. In this post, we take a quick look at the history of the ISS, and at its planned retirement.

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23rd August 2022

What the Eutelsat Quantum reprogrammable satellite could mean for space

What the Eutelsat Quantum reprogrammable satellite could mean for space

Given our work with satellite connectivity, we’re always interested in new space industry developments at Darwin. We’re excited to see that Eutelsat Quantum, Europe’s first completely reprogrammable commercial satellite, is now in use.

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2nd August 2022

Darwin at the Farnborough International Airshow

Darwin at the Farnborough International Airshow

We had the pleasure of attending the Farnborough Airshow 2022 this July: the first time the airshow had taken place in four years. The event was held from 18 to 22 July, and Darwin went along with ESA and UKSA to demonstrate some of the things we’ve achieved together.

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26th July 2022

What is space debris?

What is space debris?

Space is vast and largely empty, but the space around our planet is becoming increasingly cluttered. In today’s post, we’re talking about what space debris is, why it’s a problem and how it can be kept under control.

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