June 2022
In-orbit servicing and the future of the space industry
... is to finance a proof of concept. Every initiative that requires huge investments in basic research and development, like the Space Race of the 1950s or the high-energy physics of today, requires a massive upfront investment that can only be covered...
April 2025
Azores rising – Portugal’s Atlantic outpost vying to become space gateway
... stands as a testament to how smaller nations can be bold, creative and indispensable players in the 21st century space race. Editor’s note This article is based on interview at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), in Milan, Italy, October...
April 2026
Art, imagination and the human spirit
... the symbolism. I went on to explore my own use of symbolism and abstract forms in my painting. I am also influenced by Cold War Space Race propaganda and retro sci-fi art. Over the last 20 years, I have taken every opportunity to travel and...
August 2016
Are the days of innovation in global space over - or just beginning?
... required to accompany any number of avid fans, children and fanatic space enthusiasts through future space progressions. Although some might argue that the Cold War space race is now over (and some might not), the competitive nature...
February 2017
Opening up the infinite frontier
... have linked arms with the rest of us who have been inspired by the giants of the space race, to build on the technology and policy work we and our space program heroes have created since Gagarin touched the edge...
July 2019
Who owns outer space?
... with an estimated value of more than US$100 trillion. New space race Plans to mine the Moon and asteroids are in place, confronting scholars, politicians and space professionals with challenging legal, economic, scientific and ethical questions Moon...
