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 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...
August 2019
The next us – our evolution in deep space
... to each other. The crew will also require a degree of mental flexibility for the unpredictability and unknown challenges that will inevitably present themselves, and this will be difficult to simulate. Organisational Psychology is a field which asks...
May 2021
Visions of beating gravity
... a full and busy life, and I appreciate the opportunities and challenges all the different elements of my life bring. I work as ... author at work in his specially adapted wheelchair. Physical challenges Challenge should always be a bit crazy – a bit ‘...
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 2023
A multifaceted approach to space sustainability
..., because of the exponential growth of space activities, we do not have the luxury of a few more decades to address the challenges of the 3Cs. Urgent action is needed now if we are to avert a tragedy of the commons in space. In the long term...
