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Top Tools for Designing Satellites: A Guide

Satellite

In our previous post we discussed methods in generating concepts while designing a satellite. One of the beauties in design is that there are so many tools with different processes and ways of thinking which can allow the creative types…

Time Management: Fit Exercise into Your Busy Life

Weight lifting astronaut

When running a business, working from home, studying for university you realise how little spare time you sometimes have. In the world where we are constantly busy your health and fitness can sometimes be neglected which will have negative consequences further down the…

Technology readiness level TRL

The space industry is full of ideas especially from small organisations and academia, however due to the level of risk sadly those ideas don’t always get past the drawing board or beyond a lab. There has been a long list…

Wyrm Engineering store is open!

Anime astronaut shopping

Pleased to announce that the Wyrm Engineering merchandise store is now open. Come and browse and support Wyrm Engineering by sporting space themed clothing. We also have an array of other merch such as mugs, mouse pads and phone cases.…

Kaizen

There are multiple programmes to improve the quality and efficiency of your processes, one of these is known as Kaizen. Kaizen is a Japanese principle that generally means “continous improvement” where you make incremental improvements to your processes that can…

Accessing Space: New Opportunities for Education

Access to space is no longer limited by high costs, allowing more educational institutions to engage in satellite-building projects. This involvement fosters student interest in STEM fields and enables practical skill development. Amateur astronomers also benefit from increased access to space, aiding in new discoveries. Involving students in such projects holds potential for significant educational and scientific advancements.

In-Orbit Servicing: A Game Changer for Space Missions

In orbit servicing does “what it says on the tin” where you service in orbit infrastructure such as spacecraft, satellites and space stations. Servicing can include refuelling fuel tanks, repairing damaged systems, replacing/upgrading systems and boosting orbits. Figure 1 SM1…

The Future of Telepresence in Space Missions

As mentioned in a previous article Telepresence is a technology I could see making a positive impact in the space sector, alongside in orbit servicing, recycling and in-orbit manufacturing. Telepresence is a system that creates a sense of presence at…