July 2014
Achilles’ heel
... profound dependence: capabilities that rely on space-based systems are woven into the fabric of modern society, cultural engagement and social well-being. It is often not appreciated just how much sustained technological advancement and...
December 2014
From the green economy to green space
... its mission the ‘ecologisation’ of equipment and activity, and is a powerful catalyst for the transition to a new technological culture, a transformation of economy and business. Ideally, green space would only use green technology, achieving space...
December 2014
Necessity is the mother of invention
... were conducted, at first on a partial system, in order to find points of weakness and correct them as early as possible. The culture within the development group and in relations with IMoD and the Israeli Air Force (IAF) was...
June 2015
The new space ethics: COSPAR, Planetary Protection and beyond
...1355-1394 at p.1366 11: See Robinson, G. (2006). Forward Contamination of Interstitial Space and Celestial Bodies: Risk Reduction, Cultural Objectives, and the Law/ Zur Kontamination des Weltraums: Risikobeschrankung, Kulturelle und Rechtliche Fragen...
June 2015
Drone regulation in the European Union amid a thriving market
... under specified conditions. The ‘Specific’ category places the emphasis on organisations (particularly operators). Safety culture and proper safety management must be promoted. Finally, higher-risk operations such as RPAS operations coexisting...
October 2015
Eating in space: from Michelin-starred chefs to self-sufficiency
... recognition of the importance of food not only for survival but also for its psychological and socio-cultural value. Gemini and even Apollo astronauts were expected to be stoical heroes, unconcerned with the rations supplied...
