The Satellite Systems & Applications TPN have organised a number of excellent events in the past couple of years and here is a reminder of some resources that you can view.
HYLAS 1 - From dream to reality
HYLAS 1 was the first broadband satellite from Avanti Communications and uses Ka-band technology to deliver high speed, two-way data services across Europe. It has a unique flexible payload which enables Avanti to change the bandwidth of its eight Ka-band beams whilst in orbit, to maximise satellite efficiency. HYLAS 1 is complemented by a Ku-band broadcast capability and can provide up 2mb satellite broadband to users across Europe.
A summary of the presentation slides can be found here.
Skylon
Alan Bond's presentation covered the need for better space transportation and the SKYLON solution to the problem. He talked briefly about the Skylon vehicle and mainly about the SABRE engines, which are a hybrid of jet and rocket engines, able to air breath up to Mach 5 and then transition to using on-board oxygen for the final ascent to orbit. The talk also covered the principles of the engine and the large experimental programme going on at Reaction Engines to develop its technology, concluding some time scales and programme forecasts for the project.
The presentation slides from the event can be viewed here.
You can also view a video of the event below.
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Solar Orbiter - Europe visits the Sun
This talk discussed the science behind the Solar Orbiter mission, the instruments involved, and the design of the mission and the spacecraft. During the talk, an insider's view was given of the particular challenges faced by the Solar Orbiter engineering team and it will be explained how the Solar Orbiter spacecraft will meet those challenging scientific requirements.
View the video footage of this intriguing topic below.
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