The new technology will 'open the world of microgravity research to a new market.'
In a statement, Gravitilab CEO Rob Adlard said, "the only option for terrestrial microgravity testing [in Europe] until now has been to wait several years for access to a drop tower in Germany, which provides two seconds of microgravity. Our service can be delivered locally, is less expensive and as a result of our demonstration flight, we are on target to offer 5 to 20 seconds of high-quality microgravity using our LOUIS UAV system."This could be a big year for the UK space industry.
from a modified Boeing 747 last month, though the company failed in its attempt to perform the UK's first orbital launch.Other companies, like Scottish firm Orbex, are working on launching sustainable rockets using 3D-printed engines and biopropane. The company's CEO, Chris Larmour, recently told IEthat one of the "biggest improvements" developed by Orbex is that the company's rocket doesn't produce black carbon.
Gravitilab is the first company in the world to use unmanned aerial vehicles , or drones, to provide microgravity to clients. The company is part of the Cornwall Space Cluster, a technology hub the UK government is supporting to grow the country's space industry. The firm was also recently granted a UK space agency grant. You can watch footage of the company's first flight below.
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