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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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