January 2022
International cooperation - the key to survival on Earth and in space
...ROOM’s sister publication Aerospace Sphere Journal, caught up with Frank De Winne to obtain his perspective on human space exploration, from priority areas in ESA’s work to a personal view on current space trends. What are the responsibilities of the...
January 2023
Evolving human space culture – reflections on humanity’s cultural potential in space
... conversations in advance of the technical and scientific breakthroughs that will allow our lives in space and space exploration to manifest and flourish. Regardless of conflicting arguments and opinions on topics like climate change and the source...
November 2016
Hi-tech greenhouse to test plant cultivation technologies in Antarctica
...reference number 636501) supported via the COMPET-07-2014 - Space exploration - Life support sub-programme. It had its official kick... growth demonstrator (middle room in Figure 3). Future Exploration Greenhouse (FEG): the main plant growth area of...
April 2019
Is a military space force justified?
...I provides that all states have the right to explore and use space; Article II prohibits national appropriation ...The community of nations took a major step to promote the peaceful exploration and use of outer space by the adoption of the non-...
October 2020
Space 2069 - back to the Moon, to Mars and beyond
..., nostalgia and much contemplation. How far could space exploration and industry have ‘travelled’ by now if the...up as we see sights we have only imagined. A concept to explore dark lunar craters. Becoming Martian By 2069 humanity will have survived on...
May 2021
In-situ propellant design for Mars ascent vehicles
... is to engender an Earth-independent era for space exploration According to the data obtained from spacecraft, Mars has... region. Although Mars is the best candidate for human exploration, there are challenges for long-term surface operations. Its...
