February 2021
Space archaeology - preserving our orbital heritage
...Astronaut Chris Hadfield once said that “Spaceflight isn’t just about doing experiments, it’s about an extension of human culture”. It is this cultural framing that makes the examination of orbital debris — our ‘space junk’ — so important. The sooner...
May 2017
Recipe for success on flights to Mars
... always most apparent during mealtimes when the normally jovial atmosphere became tense and quiet. Expression of culture Apart from nutrition, food affects us on so many levels; it’s hard to understate its importance on a mission. Not having enough...
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...
