09 July 2021
Skyrora launches challenge to de-orbit historic satellite
... waste plastic, Ecosene could prevent more than 3,000 tons of unrecyclable plastic going to landfill by 2030. The challenge was issued during an exclusive Skyrora event organised as part of Space-Comm Expo at Farnborough, UK, this week attended...
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 that...
July 2019
Developing life support systems for human exploration missions beyond Earth
... safe, habitable environment while significantly reducing the commodities crews will need to take with them on more challenging missions. Space Station regenerative ECLSS flow diagram – its major functions comprise air conditioning and revitalisation...
October 2015
Eating in space: from Michelin-starred chefs to self-sufficiency
..., with utensil packs attached to the table and floating condiment bottles. Scientists have grappled with the challenges of feeding astronauts since the beginning of human space flight. The total payload of every vehicle launched is a critical...
June 2022
Space activities and space debris - finding an ethical balance
... region of space, within 2,000 km of Earth’s surface, is the most concentrated area for orbital debris. Current challenges Challenges posed by orbital debris require the full attention of industry players and policymakers alike Space debris related...
January 2017
Mini space station for mice to study effects of reproduction in reduced gravity
...is assumed that the current architecture is reasonable for the initial MICEHAB conceptual design. There were several challenges identified in the design of the MICEHAB mission and vehicle that should be addressed in any autonomous biological research...
