April 2019
The changing economics of space
... for removing it. But with the dawning of an age when the clean-up of space debris becomes feasible, there is expected to be increased pressure on space nations to implement remedial action. This could stimulate many more in-orbit servicing missions...
June 2020
Saving Earth – time for a new cooperative framework
... comes into play. It is the author’s opinion that a new entity, such as the Asgardia space nation, could provide the framework we need to preserve humanity against cosmic risks and create new infrastructure to cope ...
12 September 2022
Scotland’s space sector flexes its green credentials
... government and partners set out our collective ambition for Scotland to become Europe’s leading space nation, taking a £4 billion share of the global space market and creating 20,000 jobs by 2030. “The government recognises the key role...
18 April 2023
UK unveils funding for international space partnerships
.... Up to £2 million is initially be available from the International Bilateral Fund (IBF) to help strengthen space sector's partnerships with other space nations, with further funding to be made available over the next two years, it was announced this...
July 2020
Are we entering a post-Overview Effect era?
... of exploration during Earth’s past We also have novel private ventures under way, like Asgardia, the first space nation. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos has announced his intention to realise Gerard K O’Neill’s vision of large...
January 2023
Evolving human space culture – reflections on humanity’s cultural potential in space
... my colleagues from around the globe, it has been fascinating to observe in real time, the effects of our new ‘space nation’ culture actively developing. Our small living laboratory of mission collaborators derive from many countries and work...
