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What does Australia’s outback teach us about astrobiology?

How did life originate on Earth? This is still an open question. It is furthermore one that relates to the field of astrobiology – knowing…

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What were the top five reads on Filling Space for 2019?

Editor December 16, 2019 Africa ethics existential risk Love Death & Robots Mars Netflix Religion space colonization subsurfaces the space sector

This year, Filling Space published over 60 interviews. The experts we interviewed all engage with space in interesting but very diverse ways. They include artists,…

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What are five books you should read about space philosophy?

Editor November 29, 2019 ethical challenges evolution Mars philosophy space colonies space colonization space exploration space settlement space travel Spaceflight

Have you ever pondered the philosophical implications of space travel? Do you want to read about it, but don’t know where to start? That’s why…

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What are five great space science books you should read?

Editor November 7, 2019 astrobiology Astrophysics dark matter Johannes Kepler Mars Neil deGrasse Tyson Patrick Moore popular science space science the space race

It is difficult to start reading about a new topic. Especially with regards to outer space, the line between science and pseudoscience can be hard…

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Floating in the Atmosphere: Sailplanes on Mars

Editor May 10, 2019 aerospace engineering aircraft design atmospheres Mars Mars exploration mechanical energy robotic emissaries sailplanes the Martian atmosphere wind speed gradients

Exploring Mars is tough. Robotic emissaries have been crawling over the planet’s surface for years, but they move slowly. Flying may be the next stage…

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How to Settle the Solar System

Editor April 11, 2019 astronomy Mars Mercury space exploration space habitats spacefaring the asteroid belt the International Space Station Venus

Space is marvelous but hostile. If humans intend to be spacefaring, we must identify and overcome major obstacles before colonizing our Solar System. Some think…

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Religion and Space Colonization

Editor April 5, 2019 atheism ethics Mars Mars colonization morality philosophy Religion religious systems science fiction 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 the…

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The Martian Subsurface: A Shielded Environment for Life?

Editor February 22, 2019 Mars microbial life NASA organic matter seismology subsurface exploration the Jet Propulsion Laboratory the Martian subsurface the Martian surface the Red Planet

Among our solar system’s planets, Mars seems a likely spot for future human habitation. Elon Musk is developing an interplanetary vehicle that may someday…

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Popular Science Books: Creating Excitement and Enthusiasm

Editor February 15, 2019 Brian Cox carl sagan comets Mars Neil deGrasse Tyson Patrick Moore popular science science books science communication science writing

What role do popular science books play? If done right, they cultivate interest in science among everyday people. Sometimes, they spur readers to become scientists…

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The work of space artists: visualizing the cosmos

Editor September 14, 2018 alien landscapes Chesley Bonestell exoplanets Mars NASA Robert Heinlein space art the Cassini spacecraft the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter the Sun

Art that depicts space drives us to explore it. Well before astronauts left Earth, the work of the “father of modern space art” Chesley Bonestell…