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...
April 2025
Pioneering human reproduction in space
... and enhance early embryo development. Minilab for space IVF At the heart of SpaceBorn’s research is the ARTIS (Assisted Reproductive Technology in Space) programme, which includes both IVF-in-space technology and the initial missions. During a six...
March 2016
Space for art
... other related articles presented in ROOM. As a person who believes in the value of our space programmes and has also seen first hand that these programmes don’t always do the best job at communicating that value, I’m also a believer in using...
March 2016
Space Oddities: The Problem with Imagination
... Shuttle Discovery in December 2006 Margaret Hamilton, who developed flight software for the Apollo space programme (work that eventually prevented an abort of the first Moon landing almost triggered by the computer) is also credited ...
