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October 2018
The ethics of space exploration
...have mixed feelings about that narrative of space exploration. As a technology enthusiast, I am delighted – except, of course, for the seemingly inevitable space war. The progress we are making is beyond all hope. Part... - and more frankly - concern themselves with issues related to morality. The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) could invite philosophers to create a Space Ethics Committee. The list of potential initiatives goes...
February 2019
Building a space museum from scratch
... as creative as possible, making a little seem like a lot. Easy! But first, a little back story: as a lifelong fan of all things space exploration, my dreams came true one day when I was offered a job as the education and...next few months the project came together. We built an exhibit that had a storyline, telling visitors about the history of space exploration, from the origins of rocketry in China hundreds of years ago, to the modern dreamers ...
August 2018
Ever-changing views on space resource utilisation
...alone that companies from specific States are granted the right to own, use and sell space resources revived talks about colonial ages and the exclusive exploitation of a common wealth. The view was voiced, ...planning. Hearing the concerns of all parties involved, countries and private actors, paved the way for a more mature approach to the issues in question. On the one hand, the evangelical application of the space treaties might deprive the...
July 2019
Luxembourg’s space legislation
... material seized. This situation brought about a broad international discussion about their rights. One of the issues was the fact that the 1967 Outer Space Treaty prohibits any appropriation of space, the Moon and other celestial... In line with the wishes of the companies, the first article of the Luxembourg legislation proclaims that all space resources are capable of being appropriated; at the same time, the law stresses that the operations must...
March 2017
Space for art: Quilting in orbit
...people who might not otherwise have been interested. As a result, generating excitement about all the amazing things happening in space that are benefitting us all right here on Earth. At this year’s International Quilt Festival in Houston, the... the glowing beauty and wonder of it. We have been there. My hope is that we will be going back in my lifetime, that we will establish a permanent presence there, and that our place on the Moon will...
October 2020
Space 2069 - back to the Moon, to Mars and beyond
... Mars transit spacecraft. Encompassing the Moon and Mars will not just be about the journey, the technology of travel and survival in space. It will include all of the science we will discover in the next five decades. Better.... A longer trip that could be considered is from Shackleton to Schrödinger Crater and back, lasting about 90 days and covering about 1100 kilometres. It is thought that Schrödinger might have mantle rocks excavated from a ...
August 2020
Opportunities for young people in the space sector
...need to educate young people about space-related activities and careers and provide them with the skills needed to enter the sector. There are year-round events for students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities and... from professionals enabling them to effectively enthuse and engage younger students in the space sector. Accessibility and inclusivity are key issues that must be addressed within the sector. A diverse workforce inspires innovation, ...
January 2019
Space for Art – Love letter to Earth
...difficulties and health issues in their young lives. When we think about space travel, many of us imagine rockets, stars and travelling to faraway as-yet unexplored places. In reality, we are also looking for the connection back to ourselves -... photograph is now iconic; one of the most famous of all the Apollo missions and one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential photographs of all time. That evening, during a live broadcast, astronauts Frank ...
July 2019
Stepping into space with STEAM
...all to survive, thrive and grow on our first habitat in space - our home, spaceship Earth. Young Pioneers group (4th grade) presenting their Emerging Technology project. To find out more about STEAMSPACE visit www.steam-space.org About.... Holly is on the advisory boards for global organisations such as Space Vault, Finsophy, and STEM for Women magazine. She also sits on the Space Economy Task Force in Austin, Texas. Jeff Smith is a Material...
