July 2014
Beware the situation: how JSpOC tracks space debris
...and problem solving in addition to launch and postlaunch data exchanges. The challenges posed by the increasing amount of debris and smaller satellites are fostering innovation and the inclusion of new and non-traditional observational data providers...
October 2015
Eating in space: from Michelin-starred chefs to self-sufficiency
... must be dealt with before Mars travellers even get their ingredients to the kitchen and face the challenge of cooking, whether from M. Ducasse’s recipes or not. The production of even an ostensibly simple dish like gnocchi requires multiple cooking...
January 2018
Shielding the human genome
... and possibly more antibioticresistant capabilities resulting from exposure to zero gravity and other environmental factors. The challenge facing NASA? Neutralise these species without chemicals, antibiotics, acids and solvents. And just in case...
October 2018
Developing wearable technologies for space and Earth
... textile that can provide both internal and external sensing. Devices are also being developed to combat the challenge of various physical impairments such as deafness, colour blindness, and macular degeneration or to provide enhanced awareness...
August 2019
The next us – our evolution in deep space
... themselves; we can only assist them by being aware of who they are and providing them with the tools to meet the challenges they will encounter when being themselves. We need to begin preparations for space travel differently. First...
October 2020
Pandemic impacts - the state of the ground segment
... capital efficient with their cash war chest while proving their businesses. Now more than ever, the challenge of securing capital for space ventures creates an imperative for ground segment providers to become leaner as well as increasingly...
