October 2017
Third quarter phenomenon - the psychology of time in space
...to many of the same stressors as those experienced by astronauts in space such as threats of danger, limited habitability and life support, and long periods of monotony and confinement. Earth-based space analogues typically include Antarctic research...
20 January 2017
Winners and potential losers of the Obama and Trump administrations
...Journey to Mars and a robust U.S. commercial space market, including continued development of advanced space technology for life support and solar electric propulsion, collaboration with industry to develop deep space habitats, and initiating efforts...
February 2016
Innovations in human astronautics
... future human travel into deep space, including life support systems, new generation electrical power supply systems and... units. Testing methods, performance assurance technology and health support research that will be needed by crews embarking on ...
January 2019
Materials make the space mission
...will be essential: local resources and systemic recycling will be used for local manufacturing and repair of life support infrastructure as well as scientific and functional equipment. ESA has already developed an aerospace-quality plastic 3D printer...
January 2016
Protecting Earth from cosmic disasters
...of the explosion: affected area, scale of destruction and loss of life. The results of the assessment in this case can be seen...personnel, emergency and technical crew, mechanical equipment and life-support systems can be determined. Thus, for the ...
November 2016
Moon or Mars - NASA’s next logical step?
... generators will be essential for energy and astronauts will need long duration habitation modules which include life-support systems, radiation safety, protection from the environment, and medical facilities. In contrast, the ISS is Earth-reliant...
