November 2017
Preserving Apollo’s lunar legacy
... for inclusion of the six Apollo landing sites on the World Heritage List is unprecedented. It is also necessary. The future of humanity in space promises infinite possibilities. More and more countries are becoming spacefaring nations and a new...
November 2017
Radiation protection for space colonists and travellers
...can be analysed after they return to Earth. Almost certainly a combination of these technologies will be needed to successfully protect future astronauts and colonists as they venture into deep space. About the author L. Joseph Parker has a doctorate...
December 2017
Dressing up for space
...be perceived as an extreme example, it is reassuring to know that in some way something like this can aid the future of space exploration. About the authors Prof Benedetto Quaquaro is Technical Director of the Politecnico di Milano, Italy. A designer...
March 2018
Mapping the dark universe
...seed the formation of cosmic structure? What will be the future of the universe over the next 10 billion years? Thales-... matter and gravity and their role in the past and future evolution of our universe. The operations ground segment relies strongly...
May 2018
Taxation of outer space: a next step for space exploration?
...are already beginning to invest in programmes for future space resources extraction new legislation is long overdue... clearly states the important principles of rule of law (including future law regime in Article 11 of the Moon agreement) and peaceful...
July 2018
Using algae to support astronauts on deep space missions
...the key to providing sustenance and breathable air on board future spacecraft too. High-level mass streams in an algal ...as mass efficient as possible. However, if water can in the future be mined on the surface of the Moon or Mars, the bioregenerative...
