July 2020
Lego’s replica space programme
...-piece set is a decent facsimile of the ISS, measuring about 48 x 30 x 24 cm when complete. It is mounted on a Lego-built stand with a Space Shuttle, capsule and several ‘cargo spacecraft’ that can be docked to the station. Like the real thing, the...
January 2021
Medical professionals and long-duration spaceflight
... until 17 April 2020. Indeed, up to 2001, about 30 American astronaut physicians had taken part in spaceflights under the Space Shuttle programme alone. Important skills and tasks Arguably, the 437-day flight proved the possibility of maintaining...
May 2024
Spaceflight revolution on a shoestring
...airline flights per fatal accident. By contrast, the Space Shuttle had two fatal accidents in just 135 flights over ...use components. Launch safety has improved considerably since the Space Shuttle but still falls far short of aviation standards. Since...
August 2016
Are the days of innovation in global space over - or just beginning?
...-going activities we can discuss power in several ways. According to NASA, the main engines propelling the Space Shuttle to Earth orbit generate a total of 37 million horse-power. Alternatively, we can define power in terms of work/time, as an astro...
February 2021
Space archaeology - preserving our orbital heritage
... even a small paint flake travelling in excess of 17,500 miles per hour is significant, as shown by craters observed in Space Shuttle windows. Whilst larger assets such as the ISS have Whipple shielding to provide a measure of protection from debris...
July 2021
Collaboration and competition in lunar exploration
... Services (CRS) programme, was designed to fill the gap in orbital transportation following the retirement of the Space Shuttle. Under this programme, NASA provided funding and technical support, resulting in the development of private cargo supply...
