Launchpad

Power management for in-orbit AI processing

A radiation-tolerant, high current density DC–DC converter module powers an AI-enabled transponder in space systems. Spacechips is using a radiation-tolerant DC–DC converter from Vicor for the most power-dense, reliable transponder for in-orbit...

Launchpad

Organic photovoltaic solar cell works in space

Researchers in the US have developed a flexible, organic, photovoltaic (OPV) solar cell that functions well in space. Space missions often decide on gallium arsenide for its high efficiency and resistance to damage from protons, but it is expensive...

Launchpad

Space tests for rollable solar cells

Rollable perovskite photovoltaic (PV) solar cells are being tested in orbit to provide power for satellites...

Insight

Space vehicles

The next few years will see a dramatic move forward for autonomous space systems. Several key projects...

Insight

Uncrewed space vehicles

For many years, space companies have been developing novel uncrewed vehicle concepts for exploring and researching...