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Laser-Beaming Moon Light Created for Lunar Power Grid

Laser-Beaming Moon Light Created for Lunar Power Grid

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin and PowerLight have developed a laser-operated power-beaming system that could provide electricity on the Moon.…


Radiation Resilient and Robust: GaN Tech Propels Next-Gen Power Electronics to New Frontiers

Radiation Resilient and Robust: GaN Tech Propels Next-Gen Power Electronics to New Frontiers

This article examines the reasons GaN power devices work for power conversion applications in space and how their resistance to radiation makes…


Mission Support: Black Scientists Power the Space Program

Mission Support: Black Scientists Power the Space Program

Through research, innovation, and leadership, African American engineers and scientists have worked to make space exploration a reality. 


Addressing RF Communication Challenges With GaN-on-SiC Power Amplifiers

Addressing RF Communication Challenges With GaN-on-SiC Power Amplifiers

This article examines the communication challenges of RF applications like 5G, satellite communications, aerospace, and defense and how GaN-on-SiC…


From EVs and Jobs to Space and Fusion: 2023’s Top Market Insights

From EVs and Jobs to Space and Fusion: 2023’s Top Market Insights

Power technology has done some amazing things in the past year. These 2023 EEPower articles highlight some of the significant advancements.


Industry Insights: From Solar Innovation to MOSFETs and Mars

Industry Insights: From Solar Innovation to MOSFETs and Mars

Industry experts provide technical information on everything from electrical conduits and solar innovation to Mars exploration and MOSFETs.


Beaming Down: Capturing Solar Power From Space

Beaming Down: Capturing Solar Power From Space

It might be time to think more seriously about beaming solar energy from orbiting power stations. Several organizations are already working on the…


Heat Studies in Space Can Yield Earth-Bound Benefits

Heat Studies in Space Can Yield Earth-Bound Benefits

Microgravity laboratories in the International Space Station are being used to understand the basic science of heat transfer and how it can improve…


Powering the Red Planet: Solar Energy Innovations for Mars Exploration

Powering the Red Planet: Solar Energy Innovations for Mars Exploration

Exploring Mars is no small undertaking and is fraught with challenges. This article will examine how solar energy supports exploration on Mars. 


Beam Me Up: Using Plasma To Cool Electronics in Space

Beam Me Up: Using Plasma To Cool Electronics in Space

Researchers have discovered a way to cool spacecraft electronics using a cooling effect caused by high-energy plasmas.


Innovations in Satellite Testing and Particle Acceleration

Innovations in Satellite Testing and Particle Acceleration

A look at recent advancements in power technology, from the UK's largest satellite test chamber to the cutting-edge Scorpius particle…


News Aug 11, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Nuclear Fusion Engine Designed to Speed Space Flight Starts Construction

Nuclear Fusion Engine Designed to Speed Space Flight Starts Construction

British aerospace startup Pulsar Fusion aims to speed up space travel with its fusion-powered rocket engine, which recently started construction in…


News Jul 31, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Raspberry Pi’s Rise Into Space

Raspberry Pi’s Rise Into Space

The revolutionary microcomputer has become a favorite for CubeSats and monitoring sensors.


New Solar Array Technology Could Revolutionize Space Exploration

New Solar Array Technology Could Revolutionize Space Exploration

NASA is deploying a compact roll-out solar array to power the International Space Station through 2030.


Fourth Lunar Rover on the (Moon’s) Horizon

Fourth Lunar Rover on the (Moon’s) Horizon

In 2026, SpaceX will fly Venturi’s FLEX lunar rover to the Moon.


Aprille Joy Ericsson: Aerospace Engineering Trailblazer and STEM Advocate

Aprille Joy Ericsson: Aerospace Engineering Trailblazer and STEM Advocate

Aprille Joy Ericsson is a notable figure in engineering and aerospace, best known for her work as a NASA engineer. She had many impressive…


Demo to Draw Solar Power From Space Hitches a Ride on SpaceX Transporter-6

Demo to Draw Solar Power From Space Hitches a Ride on SpaceX Transporter-6

A demo unit from Caltech containing three solar power research experiments was launched into space via the SpaceX Transporter-6 mission.


News Jan 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Developing Next-gen Space Battery With Americium-241

Developing Next-gen Space Battery With Americium-241

The United Kingdom Space Agency supports efforts to create a next-generation atomic battery that uses an alternative radioisotope to Plutonium…


High-flying Drone Industry: Where It’s Hovering, Where It’s Going

High-flying Drone Industry: Where It’s Hovering, Where It’s Going

Drones and drone technology have zoomed beyond military and government applications to make deep forays into the private sector. Here are the most…


tech insights Dec 21, 2022 by Jay Miller
NASA Technology Could Deliver 5-minute EV Charging

NASA Technology Could Deliver 5-minute EV Charging

One key to ultra-fast charging is cooling the cable. A liquid-to-vapor cooling system tested in space may find its way into ground-based ultra-fast…