May 2024
Beyond Earth’s magnetic field
... reaction to the impact. Medical personnel supervised the subjects, such that the sleep and rest schedules, food intake and drinking regimen were strictly regulated. The studies included a large set of methods approved by a bioethical...
October 2024
Space exploration remains a crucial endeavour for humanity
... arthroscope that uses aerospace-grade batteries for minimally invasive surgeries. Additionally, techniques for growing food in space inspire more sustainable vertical farming methods on Earth. The $71.2 billion in total economic output during...
October 2024
Cupola views: Karen Nyberg’s space-inspired fabric lines
.... She sewed a dinosaur toy for her son, Jack, from scraps of fabric that lined the Russian food containers, stuffed with pieces from old t-shirts. The toy, resembling a Tyrannosaurus Rex, had an olive-green...
April 2025
Azores rising – Portugal’s Atlantic outpost vying to become space gateway
... is not feasible and an existing, flexible site with partial on-site manufacturing, readily available hotels, great food and a mild climate can significantly reduce costs and logistical complexities. In addition, Portugal’s ties with Portuguese...
April 2025
Racing to the Moon
... requirements for human life and it is needed in quantity. In addition to its use for drinking, bathing and growing food, water can be split into hydrogen and oxygen for rocket fuel and oxidiser. The latter can...
April 2025
Catapult to orbit - will David finally defeat Goliath?
... costs of space launches. Sending one man into LEO for six to twelve months requires several tonnes of food, oxygen and medical supplies. Super high-g force guns and catapults of this kind would be suitable for...