April 2020
Protecting against the dangers of space radiation
... syndrome the next in the sequence of events is the gastro-intestinal tract. This is mainly due to the presence of stem cells which are particularly sensitive. The range of radiation sensitivity in humans. At either end of the normal range...
April 2020
Lunar artefact – a time capsule for the future
... is. The MoonArk aspires to be more than a time-stamped container of ‘things’ and the motivation for its creation stems from a need to use the making practice as testament for how we, as civilization, engage with the world. While...
May 2020
Protecting areas of scientific importance on the Moon
... as well as legislative incentive for prospective Moon-based organisations to comply with any space regulation. This could stem from a security proposal for safeguarding the huge financial risks that need to be taken to embark on such lunar...
August 2020
Interstellar aspirations
... it required orders of magnitude more efficient propulsion than any currently in use. The main limitation of rocket propulsion stems from the need to carry the fuel with the spacecraft, so leaving the fuel behind and using...
September 2020
High hopes for Brazil’s space ambitions
... a globally respected Brazilian space industry, opening up markets, improving productivity, creating new jobs, and securing our STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) talent pipeline into the future. To make all this possible, Brazil...
November 2020
Walking on the Moon
... the company’s ethos. Also embedded in Spacebit’s ethos is a determination to support science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education. School children are often told to ‘aim high’ and Spacebit hopes to inspire the UK’s student population...
