Space Systems Technology (SST) will launch this November, as the 4th title from High Power Media Ltd, a specialist publisher producing engineering focused, niche, ‘phygital’ – print & digital, hybrid magazines. Dating back to our inception in 2003 we’ve published 164 issues of Race Engine Technology dedicated to professional race engineers; 68 issues of Uncrewed Systems Technology for uncrewed & autonomous engineers; and 38 issues of E-Mobility Engineering, written for e-mobility engineers.

What do we cover?

We report independently on the engineering at the heart of space systems providing unbiased commentary on full vehicles, hardware components, software programming, and other innovations and via interviews with leading engineers.

Launchpad

The news section is focused on technological development. Business and politics are only covered in so far as they impact directly on engineering solutions.

From the outset the magazine has established itself as a publication that deals in hard science.

Space platform cover dossiers & digests

Each issue will contain at least one main dossier and one digest offering an incredibly detailed look at a high-profile space project, revealing some of the secrets of the technology that are simply not reported anywhere else.

Space platform insights

Insights reveal the latest technological advances across all manner of space related platforms – launch vehicles (expendable & reusable), satellites (communications, observation, navigation, cubesats & nanosats), uncrewed spacecraft (flyby, orbiters, landers, rovers & probes) & crewed spacecraft (space stations & spaceplanes) – will each take their place in the spotlight.

Propulsion dossiers

An increasingly wide variety of space platforms have created requirements for all manner of propulsion systems, to the extent that currently there is far from consensus as to the most appropriate technical solution.

A host of different approaches are being exploited, from chemical based options as the most mature technology, to electric as those with the highest efficiency, propellant-less as an emerging technology, and the potential for nuclear where major leaps have recently been made. Each issue’s propulsion dossier explores in depth one of the diverse innovative solutions at the forefront of today’s space revolution.  

Space systems in operation

Our space system in operation articles detail the technology behind real-world examples in action. Covering a broad range of use cases, the reports are fascinating insights into the inner workings of active, live projects beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

Focus articles

Revisited just once every 3-4 years, each focus topic acts as an excellent source of reference on specific types of component, or specific areas of technological development – topics covered will include:

Accelerometers, Additive manufacturing, Aerospace engineering, AI servers, Alloys, Antennas, Attitude control systems, Battery management systems, CAD design, Ceramics, Circuit boards, Coatings, Compliance, Composites, Connectors, Cybersecurity, Deorbiting devices, Digital twin simulation, Fasteners, Flight software, Flywheels, Ground stations, Harnesses, Heat pipes, High-reliability sensors, High-resolution cameras, Housings, Inertial measurement units (IMUs), Laser communication terminals, Launch integration services, Lithium-Ion battery banks, Lubricants, Magnetorquers, Mechanically pumped fluid loops, Metal fabrication, Mission architecture, Mission management services, Multilayer insulation, Non-destructive testing, Phase change materials, Power systems, Precision machining, Propulsion modules, Radiation shielding, Reaction wheels, RF check-out systems, Safety, Semiconductors, Simulation, Solar arrays, Solid state recorders, Spectrometers, Star trackers, Sun sensors, Telemetry, Tracking and command, Testing, Thermal interface materials, Thermal protection, Thermal testing, Transponders, Traveling wave tube amplifiers, Vacuum chambers, Vibration tables.

Who are High Power Media?

Established in 2006, High Power Media was formed to publish the highly technical Race Engine Technology magazine, a publication dedicated to the intricacies of high performance powertrain engineering.

Since then we have also published 8 Race Technology Reports, namely F1 Race Technology, 24 Hour Race Technology, Cup Race Technology, Drag Race Technology, Rally Race Technology, Race Restoration Technology, Alternative Race Technology and Motorcycle Race Technology magazines. Each one exploring the engineering of the whole vehicle within the applicable racing series.

In 2014 we launched Uncrewed Systems Technology magazine for the fast-evolving world of uncrewed vehicles and systems. Published 6-times-a-year, Uncrewed Systems Technology magazine looks at the engineering behind the market-leading uncrewed systems being developed around the globe.

Then in 2018 we launched our latest magazine, this time for the world of electric mobility.  Also published 6-times-a-year, E-Mobility Engineering looks at the cutting-edge engineering behind electric and hybrid vehicles covering everything from automotive to heavy-duty off-highway, and from marine to aerospace applications, all over the world.

We strive for excellence in everything we publish from the extremely technical, detailed, accurate content to the best magazine print and paper quality.

Editorial Policy

At the core of our authoritative publications are in depth research insights that probe significant contemporary projects, with informed analysis that is backed by professor peer review and rigorous critique prior to publication. There is also comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the technology and its innovations, as well as interviews with those central to its on-going evolution. The writing is clear and concise, using plain English in the style of New Scientist. All content in print and online is designed to be readily accessible to all – you don’t need an engineering degree to understand it!