From reusable spacecraft to innovative propulsion systems, space technology has made remarkable progress over the past two decades. By taking a look at the patent landscape of the space realm, we can begin to map out the most recent advancements relevant to space technologies and space exploration.
Read MoreSupersonic passenger transport came to a close with the official retirement of the Concorde 15 years ago, but with recent advancements in composite structures, reduction of engines noise levels, and increased fuel efficiency, achieving a flight time of just 3 hours and 15 minutes between New York and London should soon be possible once again.
Read MoreWith SpaceX seemingly in the lead of the ’second space race’, several companies with high ambitions yet approaching from different angles, and technology rolling out across a wide spectrum, how can we understand where this new space race will take us, when we will get there, and who will lead us there?
Read MoreThe drone industry has taken off in the past five years after initially developing in the military. Drone technology is now penetrating the consumer market and is increasingly being adopted for civil use. Goldman Sachs forecasted a $100 billion market opportunity for drones between 2015 and 2020.
Read MoreOn 20th July 2019 NASA marked the 50 anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The event was a victory for the US – which at the time was battling the Soviets for the upper hand during the Cold War – and delivered on a promise made by President John F Kennedy. But no matter the political climate, NASA has worked to develop and patent inventions which benefit the American taxpayer.
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