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...
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...
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...
September 2026
A forum for humanity’s future
... Reviews of their progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, while thematic reviews allow specific goals and challenges to be examined in greater depth. ECOSOC special meeting on Financial Integrity in April 2026. This does not mean that...
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...
September 2018
Bridging the ‘digital divide’ with nanosatellites
..., and foreign businesses may start to see an opportunity to enter markets without nearly as much risk, or as many challenges with communications infrastructure in their native markets. The bottom line is that the IoT needs a stable communications...
