Many manmade objects are in orbit around Earth. How do we know which are which? The problem is, we don’t. Not always, anyway. Oftentimes, we…
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How will robotics advance the space economy?
Robots are critical for expanding humanity off-planet. They help not just with exploring distant parts of the universe, but also with advancing our economic activity…
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How well can we forecast space weather?
Space is more turbulent than it first appears. Space weather, specifically radiation and plasma emanating from our Sun, can affect Earth’s habitability. It can also…
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How does one commercialize Earth observation?
One of the great benefits of engaging with space is being able to look back on our own planet. Earth observation is an active area…
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How do you enter the space industry?
The space industry is booming and startups are flourishing. How does one go about devising a plan for entering the industry? We spoke with Simon…
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How do blockchains help space exploration?
Blockchains are decentralized systems of ledgers that record transactions. They contain chains of “blocks”, batches of validated transactions, which cannot be altered without also altering…
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Swarms of Satellites: Miniaturizing Space Exploration
Swarms of small satellites and robots will revolutionize our exploration of the cosmos. That’s the vision behind ongoing miniaturization efforts in the field of aerospace…
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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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Cubesats Make Space Accessible
Space exploration used to be an expensive endeavor, but this is no longer the case. Anyone with $40K can now send a satellite into orbit. Universities,…
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