26 October 2020
Scientists detect molecular water and cold ‘water traps’ on the Moon
... human and robotic exploration of the Moon,” say Hayne and colleagues. Both studies have been published in Nature Astronomy today.
15 February 2022
A new legal system for space
.... “While many still express scepticism, the recent flurry of space-related activities - combined with the de-globalising nature of the global economy and the need for a global response to issues such as pandemics - has caused others...
September 2023
A multifaceted approach to space sustainability
... in which spacecraft are subjected to a number of hazards, such as space weather, cosmic rays and meteors. In addition to the natural hazards of space, there are anthropogenic hazards and threats such as space debris, cyber attacks and counterspace...
May 2020
Mixed reality in the design of space habitats
...produces beneficial and restorative effects. The ‘green movement’ promoted the inclusion of living plants, images of nature and natural textures, fabrics and textiles into almost every built social environment imaginable. It was, however, unclear why...
October 2024
The Human Spaceship - Off Balance
... interpret what we see. But this can be confused when they receive information in a conflicting manner, possibly manipulated by nature or technology. On Mars, humans would experience a gloomy red/orange landscape with limited sunlight and heat, like...
October 2021
Space in the movies – lessons for spacefarers
...’s the most realistic portrayal of life in space in popular cinema? Apollo 13 film promotional poster. Realism candidates Human nature won’t change in space, so the idea of an Empire that becomes immensely self-protecting, with a power-hungry ruler...