July 2020
Life in the universe – common or not?
...and in this case there must be an efficient RNA polymerisation process to increase the probability of abiogenesis on a planet close to unity. Either way, as with many revelations in the history of science, what was once considered a valid theoretical...
24 May 2021
Virgin Galactic makes first flight to space from New Mexico
... Eve, and reached space, at an altitude of 88 kilometres (55 miles) before gliding smoothly to a runway landing at Spaceport America. On VSS Unity’s flight deck were CJ Sturckow and Dave Mackay, while Kelly Latimer and Michael Masucci piloted VMS...
September 2016
Art, Space & Inspiration.
.... A space-inspired art project that is raising awareness for childhood cancer, and creating hope, courage and unity.. While these words are simple, the impact of this project is anything but. This project has creatively...
June 2017
Spaceplane rationale - a new way of thinking
... range of military aeroplanes. It adds complexity to a mission but enables it to be achieved with existing technology. Virgin spaceship VSS Unity touches down after flying freely for the first time after being released from Virgin Mothership...
October 2018
Funding the space frontier – a moment that changed the Universe
... in front of them to satisfy their dream. People like you. The successful test flight of Virgin Galactic s VSS Unity into the mesosphere on 26 July 2018 took the longdelayed project a step closer to putting tourists in space. So what...
October 2020
Connecting the global space community
... 70 years? The IAF has been united for 70 years now, so the strength of the Federation lies in its unity. The IAF has developed into the world’s leading space advocacy body with 397 members from...
