February 2020
Visions of spaceflight before the Space Age
... the future, others took the approach of crafting novels based on these projections, with a nod at reality through inclusion of technical chapters or appendices. Nice examples of this approach are Adventure Above the Clouds (Blacke, 1933) by Frank...
July 2020
Are we entering a post-Overview Effect era?
... direction, my colleagues and I have founded the Human Space Program (HSP), a central project to ensure the sustainable, inclusive and ethical evolution of the solar eco-system. Our hope is that HSP and the Cosma Hypothesis...
August 2020
Interplanetary spaceflight and restorative justice
... everyone vital to the success of the mission (simply because there is little financial or practical scope for the inclusion of ‘back-up’ crew members). It will therefore not be an option to simply confine or separate a crew member whose behaviour...
August 2020
Opportunities for young people in the space sector
... from professionals enabling them to effectively enthuse and engage younger students in the space sector. Accessibility and inclusivity are key issues that must be addressed within the sector. A diverse workforce inspires innovation, and for...
October 2020
Essential role of satellites in disaster and pandemic management
... and families have an essential role in pandemic management, stakeholder collaboration remains crucial to facilitate inclusion of the public in pandemic preparedness and response. A bottom-up approach in times of pandemics remains a fundamental...
October 2020
Connecting the global space community
... space actors within the Federation, and the space sector in general, will help to reach a balanced and inclusive representation within the governance of the IAF, its Technical and Administrative Committees, as well as in the IAC speaker...
