Should humans leave Earth at all? Oftentimes, particularly in communities of people who are interested in outer space, this question is given little real consideration.…
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Category: Society
What is it like being a space journalist?
It’s a job that many space enthusiasts would love: being a space journalist. It allows one to cover exploration of the cosmos and also fulfill…
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How does one address gender inequality in the space industry?
If there’s any demographic that seems to dominate the space industry, it’s straight white males. But hopefully that is changing. Many organizations and individuals are…
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Space Headhunting: Recruiting for the Industry
As the private sector takes more of a lead in getting humans off planet, more jobs are becoming available. New technologies are creating niches and…
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Religion and Space Colonization
Religion and science are typically thought of as being like oil and water: they don’t mix well. But some individuals consider the intersection of…
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Space Capitalism: Laissez-faire in the Heavens
Space is becoming popular with billionaires. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson all have their eyes set on the stars. Their ventures signal…
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Racial Identity and Physics
What is the relationship between racial identity and a scientific field like physics? At first glance, they seem disconnected: one is a phenomenon of…
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Students’ Very Own Space Agency: Space Concordia
Student projects are fun learning experiences. Some focus on dissecting frogs to learn about anatomy. Others germinate dried beans to learn about botany. However,…
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Brazil Leads Latin America’s Space Ambitions
The leading space program in Latin America is that of Brazil. The Barreira do Inferno Launch Center, for instance, began launching rockets in 1965.…
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Nations Compete in the Space Club
International politics is a tough game; countries have no one to turn to but themselves. Despite best efforts to create international institutions that promote…
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