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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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What excites you about in-space manufacturing?

Editor February 26, 2021 asteroids automated systems Economics factories industry manufacturing materials science microgravity orbits pollution

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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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 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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What excites you about working in Earth observation?

Editor November 27, 2020 datasets earth Earth observation geography GIS Landsat oil and gas Scene From Above space borne sensors the geospatial sector

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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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…

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What is it like being an aerospace engineer?

Editor August 28, 2020 3D printing aircraft propulsion civil aerospace femtech International Women in Engineering Day Lean Six Sigma Rolls Royce space exploration the Institution of Engineering and Technology ultrasonic drills

The world of engineering is a diverse one. In many cases, it is a male-dominated profession, but this need not be the case. To learn…

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How have space stations evolved?

Editor August 14, 2020 artificial gravity NASA Langley Salyut 1 Salyut 6 space stations SpaceX the International Space Station the Lunar Gateway the space shuttle Werner von Braun

Outposts off planet are a sure sign of humanity’s deepening engagement with space. To date, the most significant one has been the International Space Station…