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One exciting prospect in humanity’s engagement with space is in-space manufacturing. Today, it is largely conceptual. There are no factories in space. Many people, however,…

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What is the legacy of colonialism on space exploration?

Editor February 19, 2021 colonialism coloniality Eurocentrism exploration humanity legacies modernization resources revolutions slavery

Oftentimes space advocates expect leaving Earth will advance human society. To date, society on Earth has certainly been plagued by many problems, a notable one…

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How do you start a rocketry club?

Editor February 12, 2021 3D printing Christchurch clubs hobbies laser cutters New Zealand outreach rocketry STEM workshops

One access point for people to develop enthusiasm for space is rocket clubs. These exist in many countries around the world and give individuals an…

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How do you help scientists access microgravity?

Editor February 5, 2021 Airbus experiments life sciences microgravity parabolic flights protein crystals research suborbital rockets the International Space Station yuri

Microgravity environments offer significant advantages for some kinds of scientific research. But accessing microgravity can be difficult. Traditionally, government-supported projects have dominated the field. This…

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What’s it like starting astrophotography as a hobby?

Editor January 29, 2021 astrophotography cameras Canada equipment expertise hobbies processing quarantine Reddit skills

Astrophotography is a hobby that allows one to immediately connect with the cosmos. It can be daunting, though. The Internet is full of amazing images…

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How does electrical engineering inform off-planet food production?

Editor January 22, 2021 an engineer at a Mars analog project in Brazil Artificial Intelligence automation Brazil Davi Souza electrical engineering food production Mars precision agriculture smart farming speaks about the relevance of electrical engineering for off-planet food production. engineering Sustainability

There are many ways to engage with space. One required skillset, if humanity is to establish a more permanent presence off Earth, is electrical engineering.…

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How did Qian Xuesen contribute to American and Chinese space programs?

Editor January 15, 2021 aeronautics astronautics China engineering politics Qian Xuesen rockets space programs the China National Space Administration the United States

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?

Editor January 8, 2021 biomass Colorado engineering habitation life support resources spacecraft Sustainability technology vegetables

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…