To live off-planet, humanity will need to learn to use limited resources efficiently. The technologies we develop to support sustainable habitation are important off-planet. They…
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How does one go about becoming a space archaeologist?
The more one becomes familiar with space, the more one realizes what a varied subject it is. There are space lawyers, space artists, space social…
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What role does New Zealand play in the global space sector?
Space business tends to be concentrated in a few key markets. But technological improvements are leading to geographic diversification. Other countries are starting to play…
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What are the hidden tales of the Apollo program?
The Apollo program is well-known both inside and outside the space community. Its achievements are important benchmarks in humanity’s engagement with space. Much focus is…
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What interesting spacecraft missions never happened?
Much fanfare is made about successful spacecraft missions. But what about those spacecraft that were never built? They deserve interest, too. We spoke to Samuel…
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What do we know about Titan, Saturn’s largest moon?
One of the most interesting worlds in this solar system is Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. It has a climate that in some ways…
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Who defines law in outer space?
As humanity increasingly establishes itself off Earth, what laws will govern its activities? On this planet, governments enforce their own national legal systems, and international…
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Eyes in the Sky: Distributed and Autonomous Earth Observation
Perhaps the most important result of human space exploration is that it has caused us to better appreciate our own planet. But despite massive progress…
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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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