All articles by Alexander Love

The advances of ALE: Why HF radio remains essential for comms

High-frequency (HF) radios have been in use since the early 20th century, and they continue to be essential to communications…
The ways to build a spaceport and the benefits

The rise in satellite manufacturing across the globe has led to a demand for launch capabilities current operators cannot provide.…
Aim for the stars: Making rocket launches more sustainable

Emission-free rocket launches are not a realistic prospect anytime soon, but a series of innovations in Scotland are proving that…
New frontiers for sustainability in Scotland’s space sector

Sustainability is at the heart of Scotland’s growing space industry. The Scottish space sector declared its commitment to reducing its…
Lift off: How Scotland is building climate resilience with satellite data

Space data is set to play an integral role in Scotland’s plans to reach net zero by 2045, supported by…

Earth observation from space: monitoring supply chains and deforestation

Improved transparency and traceability are a top priority for nearly every stakeholder in the value chain when it comes to…
Electric planes: the battery tech helping to decarbonise aviation

The rapid development of rechargeable batteries in the automotive industry is now providing an opportunity for electric planes to slash…
Why investors are looking at Scotland’s space sector

Venture capital (VC) has the potential to fire-up economies, create jobs, accelerate innovations that can be exported abroad, and grow…
Airports seek to avoid summer of strikes

Airports around the world have suffered significant drops in revenue as a result of travel restrictions enforced by the Covid-19…
Flight FR4978 interception: what’s the threat response?

On May 23, Ryanair flight FR4978 was travelling from Athens to Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. During the flight, air traffic…