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UK space tech to be installed on ISS Two astronauts will today undertake a spacewalk to install UK technology on the International Space Station (ISS), marking the UK’s first major industrial contribution to the spacecraft. Called ColKa for ‘Columbus Ka-band Terminal’, the UK Space Agency-funded system will revolutionise scientists’ ability in the UK and Europe to access the results of their space-based experiments. The research carried out in the Columbus module will allow astronauts and researchers to benefit from a dedicated link back to Earth at home broadband speeds. Currently, ...

The technology marks the country’s first major industrial contribution to the International Space Station (ISS). Called ColKa, short for Columbus Ka-band Terminal, the system will allow astronauts to communicate with Earth at home broadband speeds. The system will allow astronauts to communicate with Earth at home broadband speeds (MDA/UK) It will revolutionise scientists’ ability in the UK and Europe to access the results of space-based experiments, from investigations into the effects of radiation on seeds to biomining research. The results will help researchers to understand things lik...