January 2018
Cosmic cocktails and galactic moonshine
... realistic terms than the ‘official’ portrayals that tend to focus more on technology rather than on sociology and culture. The notoriously strong Romulan ale in the Star Trek fictional universe had a reputation for getting humans...
April 2020
Lunar artefact – a time capsule for the future
... sensed as the “smell” of man. The material evidence of stone and ultra-enduring material traces of individuals, tribes, cultures, humanity, are no different than the future-oriented intentions of the MoonArk to become a material trace of the same...
November 2019
Space kaleidoscope - towards a genuine multi-messenger exploration
.... However, gender diversity is not just about data points, it is about people, values and evolving inter-gender cultural experiences. Space is a multi-dimensional tool that presents an opportunity for positive social impact. As a social tool, space...
July 2020
Lego’s replica space programme
.... Entering space Space is increasingly an integral part of our culture… It is therefore no great surprise that Lego has embarked ...Lego has recognised the importance of space technology in our culture. Some may criticise this modern-day Lego for its...
May 2019
Cold comfort for astronauts
... a normal part of operations, flights were inherently risky, and each flight was treated as a stand-alone event. Culture shift By the 1980s, a shift had occurred to promoting spaceflight as continuous, routine and safe. This required realignment...
March 2015
Twinkle, twinkle satellite
...does help to consider the satellite’s more recent role in pop culture, one that has developed and matured since the Cold War waned...beauty of the technology is like the dangerous beauty of pop culture’s spies. They can destroy your life, sure - steal ...
