How did Qian Xuesen contribute to American and Chinese space programs?
With China’s space program becoming more impressive every year, there is growing talk about competition in space between Beijing and Washington. In this context, an…
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How do you engineer sustainable human habitation in space?
To live off-planet, humanity will need to learn to use limited resources efficiently. The technologies we develop to support sustainable habitation are important off-planet. They…
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Why do you make space-themed ceramic art?
One fascinating way to engage with space is through art. The work of artists spurs thinking about our place in the cosmos, which ultimately affects…
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Why do you love astrophotography?
Astrophotography is one of the most immediate ways we as humans can engage with the cosmos. Taking photos allows us momentarily to escape from our…
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What relevance does sociology have for humanity’s engagement with space?
Humanity’s engagement with space is often framed as an area dominated by the so-called STEM disciplines: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Social sciences play a…
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How does Nanoracks go about democratizing access to space?
We live in an era often characterized as experiencing the “democratization” of space. One company doing interesting work in this respect is Nanoracks. It has…
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Why do you study space biology?
As far as we know, life only exists on Earth. How, then, does one combine interests in space and biology? One option is astrobiology, the…
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What excites you about working in Earth observation?
Earth observation (EO) is fascinating. Using spaceborne sensors, humanity is now able to look down and understand itself, its planet, and the relationship between the…
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What relevance does archaeology have for space?
At first glance, space and archaeology seem diametrically opposed. Space exploration belongs to the future, and archaeology focuses on the past. In fact, archaeology is…
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Why do you want to bring a Singaporean across the Armstrong line?
In 2019, Singaporean engineer and entrepreneur Lim Seng attempted to cross the Armstrong line, which is approximately 20 kilometers above sea level. The mission was aborted when the…
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