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The geomagnetic field varies in time and space, being a signal composed of periodic and non-periodic elements and is monitored in a tri-axial system within the geomagnetic observatories of the INTERMAGNET network across the planet. In the work, based on these data, we use for spectral evaluation (Fourier, wavelet, signal decompositions in approximations and details with various functions on different levels, etc.) in order to analyze different geomagnetic phenomena (such as: geomagnetic storms, disturbances, etc.)...

The issue of improving the shape of paraboloidal surfaces of transformable reflectors is still considered one of the most challenging problems. In modern transformable reflectors, the paraboloidal shape of the center of deployable reflectors is ensured by placing nodes of a flexible tape grid. It is accepted that the maximum accuracy of the parabolic surface is achieved under conditions of equal loads of the nodes. Changes in the geometry of the paraboloidal surface of the reflectors mainly develop in the peripher...

The hypersonic technologies for the means of launching spacecraft into suborbital and near-earth orbits, as well as for unmanned systems, combining both shock qualities and intelligence functions working in very not favorable conditions. The impact of the ultrasonic beam on inertial navigation devices of launching spacecraft , in particular, in a multi-phase, in hypersonic conditions was not investigated. Excess heat that is released during the operation of integrating gyroscopes heats the air outside the housing....

Connected to the vision of bringing space closer to human beings, space tourism starts to become a new exciting free-time spending possibility allowing experiencing new unknown courageous activities linked to the possibility of viewing Earth from space. There are various types of space tourism such as orbital, suborbital and lunar ones. At the same time a big provocation for space tourists is to feel weightlessness and floating in space as the unique chance to contribute in a personal manner to advance science. As...

Lava tubes are natural underground structures formed by volcanoes during magmatic eruption events. Their exploration has aroused undeniable interest in the scientific community because of their potential as future habitats capable of hosting human missions in the Solar System. Indeed, there are significant topographic features that indicate the existence of lava tubes on the Moon and Mars, offering natural shelter and environmental insulation for permanent planetary settlements. The article summarizes the geologic...

Through the complex analysis of the geomagnetic database of the Surlari Geomagnetic Observatory for over 80 years, corroborated with the data of other planetary observatories from the INTERMAGNET network, we have extracted the geomagnetic information that is correlated with the specific physical parameters of space weather domain. Space weather refers to the conditions and phenomena occurring in outer space that can influence the near-Earth space environment. This concept includes a variety of events and condition...

Satellite motion control in the vicinity of the libration point with expenditure criteria is considered. Expenditure optimization is natural in the case, where it is necessary to keep mechanical system in the neighborhood of the equilibrium point for a long time. Disturbing factors from time to time distort this system unacceptably far from the equilibrium point, and we need to extinguish these deviations, using fuel or another resource, which reserves are limited. Optimization of the satellite motion control acco...

The study addresses a challenge in planetary exploration, focusing on landslide susceptibility on the Lunar South Pole Region (LSPR), fundamental for future lunar missions. Features like permanently shadowed regions and water ice deposits attract scientific attention but issues related to rugged terrain and dynamic geological processes must also to be considered. The photointerpretation of data from Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission, allowed to create a landslides inventory map. The Frequency Ratio (FR) m...

Technological advance has assured humanity-s desire to increase its quality of life, anyway humanity is currently confronted with several global challenges, their complexity bases on their interconnectedness, and on fast changes in technological field. Present space activities are directed to explore the potential of diverse celestial bodies to have hosted life. In this context the Moon Village Association, MVA has as its main objective creating a global informal forum for governments, industry, academia for debat...

The main goal of this work is to present the SpinLoop Rotational Accelerator project as a preliminary module for accelerating space rockets destined for low Earth orbit. By uti-lizing magnetic levitation technology, which is also used in modern high-speed rail sys-tems (including the thriving Hyperloop technology), it will be possible to design a device that imparts high velocity to the rocket immediately upon launch. This would reduce the amount of fuel the spacecraft would need, thereby decreasing its dimensions...