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Could Moon dust provide propellant for spacecraft?
Could Moon dust provide propellant for spacecraft?
The University of Surrey is leading a research project funded by the European Space Agency (ESA), to evaluate whether metal magnesium can be extracted from Moon dust, to propel future spacecraft.
Where the MoD’s record £34.1bn UK industry spend is going
Where the MoD’s record £34.1bn UK industry spend is going
The MoD spent a record £34.1bn with UK industry in 2025/26, including £20.9bn on equipment and support. But SMEs’ share of direct spending remained unchanged.
ClearSpace to advance ESA’s Phoenix GEO life-extension mission
ClearSpace to advance ESA’s Phoenix GEO life-extension mission
The European Space Agency (ESA) has contracted ClearSpace for the new phase of Phoenix’s rendezvous, docking and servicing technologies, towards commercial GEO satellite life-extension services.
Reality check: Can the Royal Navy really stop small boats in the English Channel?
Reality check: Can the Royal Navy really stop small boats in the English Channel?
Reform UK wants to stop Channel small boat crossings using the Royal Navy, but the proposal faces major legal, diplomatic and operational obstacles.
Beyond the hype: Where do air taxis really fit in urban transport?
Beyond the hype: Where do air taxis really fit in urban transport?
Coventry University’s Dr Saafa Sindi addresses whether air taxi services are a near term reality or just science fiction.
