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What is happening in the UK’s space sector?

The United Kingdom is currently in the process of revitalizing its space industry. It recently introduced its Space Industry Act 2018, paving the way for…

Arts

What does space smell like?

Editor October 30, 2020 AromAtom astronomy creativity Perfume Science science communication senses sensory experience smells space smells

Space science communication often emphasizes the visual – photographs, videos, and paintings. Much more rarely is space science communicated via the perspective of smell. Yes,…

Business Worlds

How do you contribute to the Earth observation industry?

Editor October 23, 2020 applications business models Data Earth observation industry insights platforms remote sensing satellites software

One of the most important benefits of engaging with space is learning about Earth. It was only by leaving the planet did we gain a…

Society

How do astronauts behave on the International Space Station?

Editor October 16, 2020 archaeology astronauts Chapman University data engineering data science Flinders University NASA structured data the International Space Station unstructured data

How do humans behave off-planet? In order to answer this question, one must have a variety of data sources which are then analyzed to reveal…

Machine

How do you make electric propulsion systems in your basement?

Editor October 9, 2020 components electric propulsion electronics engineering ion thrusters nanosatellites PcketQubes testing vacuum chambers voltage

How do you make electric propulsion systems in your basement? Propulsion systems for spacecraft come in various forms. One system that is of growing interest…

Worlds

What is it like writing about the search for life on Mars?

Editor October 2, 2020 astrobiology Books editors Journalism Mars Science space exploration space missions the Red Planet writing

Writing about space exploration is arguably as important as the exploration itself. Without communicating what has happened and why it matters, support for space exploration…

Business

How does geospatial imagery inform strategic decision making?

Editor September 25, 2020 aircraft Artificial Intelligence data acquisition geospatial imagery platforms resolution satellites sensors technology temporal updates

Geospatial imagery provides valuable information about Earth’s surface which can provide useful insight. Two common platforms for sensors are satellites and aircraft, each of which…

Society

What is the European Union’s Copernicus program?

Editor September 18, 2020 air quality biodiversity climate challenges climate change Copernicus ocean acidification sea levels sentinel satellites the European Union the Green Deal

Copernicus is an Earth observation program of the European Union. Copernicus is notable in that its data and information is made available to the public.…

Society

How does one go about cultivating Africa’s space ecosystem?

Editor September 11, 2020 Africa entrepreneurialism Ghana networking space ecosystems space workshops Spacehubs Africa SpaceTec Partners the space community the space industry

The space sector can seem inaccessible if you do not have experience participating in it. How do you go about making connections with other individuals…

Society

How does one go about popularizing astronomy?

Editor September 4, 2020 astronomy Astronomy For Anyone astronomy jargon astrophotographs astrophotography dark sky sites hobbies IMAX telescopes the Milky Way

To individuals already interested in space, astronomy is fascinating. But for many people, astronomy does not hold any immediate appeal. One reason for this lack…