06 October 2021
Russian crew arrives at ISS to film first movie in orbit
A Russian actress and director arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday...with NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX. Actress Yulia Peresild, 37, and film director Klim Shipenko, 38, took off from the Russia-leased Baikonur Cosmodrome in ex-...
August 2016
Smallsat launch strategy
.... Being at a startup, I gradually collected more and more hats to wear, and I eventually grew into my current role as Director of Launch and Regulatory Affairs. From that garage, we set off to take a different approach to satellite design, and...
October 2017
The sci-fi noir world of Blade Runner
...love and compassion were the crucial differences between man and machine. Second, Ridley Scott in the director’s seat, accompanied by an excellent line-up of actors. Third, an unforgettable soundtrack by Vangelis. The rest flowed naturally. The movie...
May 2018
Woman on the Moon
... duration space-living? Artist Helen Schell provides a personal perspective on her own journey into space. ESA Director General Jan Woerner is well known for his ‘Moon village’ ambitions. And last September, US Vice-President...
October 2018
Sustainable ways of living on the Moon and Mars
... International Space Station (ISS), this approach could involve collective national initiatives. European Space Agency (ESA) Director General, Jan Woerner, is among those enthusiastic over the ‘Moon Village’ idea, which would have nations...
June 2019
Space industry prime directive
... Agency? This is my second year as a member of the UAE Space Agency advisory committee whose job is to advise the Director General and Chairman on issues concerning the development of the UAE Space Agency. It’s been in existence now for...
