February 2018
Our space future lies in innovation
... effort through ESA but, of course, the UK will probably have to leave EU space programmes. I think there will eventually be new European space policies without the UK - maybe that is a pity but it will be a fact. How do you react to entrepreneurs...
May 2019
Cold comfort for astronauts
...German rocket team spearheaded rocket development and introduced a controlling, detail-oriented culture to NASA. The human space programme started with two Air Force-contributed large intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) rockets, Atlas and Titan...
June 2019
Space industry prime directive
... the US where we spend a lot of time on it, what’s happening in the other parts of the world that don’t have a space programme? In a world that is becoming ever more commercial, NASA’s role is fundamentally changing - would you like to expand on that...
July 2019
Next steps in human space exploration
... get the inspiration to extend the discovery of humanity, not only on Earth but beyond. The space programme has really inspired youngsters and others because it pushes our R&D to the limits, while working in partnerships is useful ...
February 2020
Visions of spaceflight before the Space Age
...) by Wernher von Braun, who was an early member of the German Society for Space Travel and architect of the V-2 programme, as well as a prominent figure in the US space programme. Willy Ley was an early chronicler of the history, current status, and...
January 2021
How the UK space sector is levelling up with support from its science facilities
... impact. Whilst this benefits a whole range of sectors, STFC’s track record in the space sector is particularly strong. STFC’s experience in space programmes spans more than 50 years – from leading concept studies for future missions; developing...
