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New air-breathing spacecraft enhances Earth observation and communication capabilities

Terra Daily Friday, 10 May 2024 ()
London, UK (SPX) May 10, 2024

The University of Surrey is pioneering a novel approach for powering low-orbit spacecraft using air as a propellant. Funded by the UK Space Agency, this initiative at the Surrey Space Centre aims to facilitate spacecraft operations at extremely low altitudes within the upper atmosphere. This innovative spacecraft design is expected to advance Earth observation, climate monitoring, and sate
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