Space

UK aims to carve space biomedicine niche

UK space biomedicine in practice. A novel method of sampling arterialised blood from the ear in microgravity. Numerous terrestrial applications exists for such technology. (Spacehub).

After years sitting on the sidelines of human spaceflight activities, Britain is now aiming to reach for the stars with a new national space biomedicine strategy. A report of how the UK is aspiring to leverage Zero-G medicine for space and terrestrial benefits.

Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 4 and summary

Royal Malaysian Air Force MiG-29s are set to be replaced.

Highlights and summary from the last trade day of the Singapore Air Show 2012.

Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 3

Business at the Singapore Air Show has continued to be brisk.

The second trade day of the Singapore Air Show saw new orders continue to flood in.

Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 2

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A report on some of the highlights from the first trade day at this year’s Singapore Air Show 2012.

Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 1

The 2012 Singapore Air Show began with the opening of the new Rolls-Royce Seletar facility.

The 2012 Singapore Air Show began with conferences on aerospace issues and the opening of a new Rolls-Royce facility.

Singapore Air Show 2012 preview

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A preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Singapore Air Show on 14-19 February 2012

Dubai Air Show Day 4 – highlights and summary -UPDATED

Business - but also a lot of show this year.

A report on the Day 4 aviation and aerospace news highlights from this year’s Dubai Air Show on 13-17 November – as well as wrap up thoughts. UPDATED

Dubai Air Show 2011 Day 2 highlights

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A report on the Day 2 aviation and aerospace news highlights from this year’s Dubai Air Show on 13-17 November.

Dubai Air Show 2011 Day 1 highlights

More 777s, please. (Boeing)

A report on the Day 1 aviation and aerospace news highlights from this year’s Dubai Air Show on 13-17 November.

Dubai Air Show 2011 preview

All eyes on the Gulf.

A preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Dubai Air Show on 13-17 November

The dragon in space

Rendering of the Tiangong-1/Shenzhou 8 docking - completed successfully on 2 November.

In the week that Chinese spacecraft accomplished the milestone of an automated docking in orbit, an overview of China’ s ambitious and far-reaching civil spaceflight programmes.

Hitching a ride or build your own?

The Advanced Reentry Vehicle (ARV) would allow cargo to be returned from the ISS. (ESA)

ESA’s spaceflight ambitions face a crucial decision in 2012 – on whether to develop a manned version of the European ATV or co-operate with NASA on its human spaceflight programme.

Space Shuttle – the End of the Beginning

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Why the retirement of the Space Shuttle signifies the end of one phase of the space age and the start of another.

VIDEO: Space Shuttle Discovery STS-133 crew presentation

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Video presentation of NASA’s crew of the Space Shuttle Discovery – who describe the last mission (STS-133) of this Space Shuttle earlier this year.

Paris Air Show 2011 – Day 4 highlights and summary

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Report on highlights from the 4th and final trade day at the 2011 Paris Air Show

Paris Air Show 2011 – Day 3 highlights

Report on highlights from the 3rd day at the 2011 Paris Air Show

Paris Air Show 2011 – Day 2 highlights

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Report on highlights from the 2nd day at the 2011 Paris Air Show

Paris Air Show 2011 – Day 1 highlights

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Report on highlights from the 1st day at the 2011 Paris Air Show

Cutting edge – the hybrid Sabre spaceplane engine

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Can a UK-designed spaceplane engine usher in a new age of affordable access to space? A free article from the June issue of Aerospace International.

Paris Air Show 2011 preview – updated!

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Updated preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Paris Air Show on 20-26 June – the aerospace industry showcase.

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Tim Robinson Editor, Aerospace International presents news, analysis and the latest developments in the aerospace sector from the UK and around the globe. Tim and the Society's publications department publish blog posts, articles, video interviews and multimedia content for a regular dose of insight into global aerospace.

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