Iranian officials say a rocket launch last weekend was merely a test, but U.S. military intelligence officials now see it as a failed attempt to put a satellite in orbit.
NASA engineers have come up with a dual shock absorber solution to the problem of excessive vibrations with the new Ares 1 rocket that will launch the agency's Orion space shuttle replacement.
To bring this sci-fi vision of 50-pound "micro-spacecraft" and 10-pound "nano-spacecraft" to reality, scientists have now invented a razor-thin skin that can protect craft against the extreme heat and intense cold found in outer space and withstand micrometeoroids hurtling at thousands of miles per hour.
Something beneath the surface is changing Earth's protective magnetic field, which may leave satellites and other space assets vulnerable to high-energy radiation.
HE Space Operations is a steadily growing international space company. For over 20 years we have provided our customers with consultancy services in Engineering, Science and Business Administration. We open the door to working directly on-site with our principal customers in the space sector who... more >>
AOES A-0876: Software Engineer
About AOES Group B.V.
AOES B.V. is based in Leiden and has brought together a dedicated team of experienced people, equipped with the latest technology and know-how to work on all aspects of IT and Engineering services. We provide professional... more >>
SCC Engineer
Wiltshire
Role
The SCC Engineer will be a key member of a 24/7 support team for the Spacecraft Control Centres to provide a high system availability to the operations centre. The SCC Engineer will also assist in the development of the system to meet new emerging... more >>
Senior Network Systems Engineer
Hertfordshire
Job Profile:
To act as member of New Service Engineering team responsible for the systems design of new managed end-to-end telecoms services, and for supporting their introduction into service. The role involves network systems design of... more >>
HE Space Operations is a steadily growing international human resources company specialised in the space market. We have been providing consultancy services in space engineering and business administration for over 25 years. We generally... more >>
HE Space Operations is a growing international human resources company specialised in the space market. We have been providing consultancy services in space engineering and business administration for over 25 years. We generally work... more >>
Web Administrator based at the European Space Agency,
Noordwijk, the Netherlands
Serco is a preferred supplier of staff and services to:
· The European Space Agency
· The European... more >>