In the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), it is important to conceptualize how one might identify the existence of extraterrestrials. Such conceptualization informs SETI operations…
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Whatever humanity does off-planet, it will depend on energy. How will we power our activities as we leave the friendly confines of Earth? One obvious…
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One of the great benefits of going to space is being able to look back on Earth. Our understanding of the Earth system and humanity’s…
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Ground station services are critically important in space. Launch vehicles and satellites are all well and good, but their data must be downlinked to Earth.…
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One of the great benefits of engaging with space is understanding Earth better. Data collected from satellites inform our understanding about the relationship between humanity…
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One interesting development in the space sector is the rise of artificial intelligence. AI has long played an important role in space missions, and its…
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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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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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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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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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