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We’re polluting our future home – before we even live there. Here’s why we need to clean up our space junk.
Space junk is rapidly proliferating, which imperils space exploration. Here's how we can clean up existing debris and prevent future generation of it.
Space
NASA has extracted breathable oxygen from air on Mars
Science
NASA extracts breathable oxygen from thin Martian air
An instrument fitted to the space agency's Perseverance rover has converted carbon dioxide from the planet's atmosphere into oxygen for the first time.
GTGS2021
The rise in automation and what it means for the future
Automation expand in multiple industries, and although concerns remain about its impact on workforces, its impact on telecoms could be significant.
Space
Solar storms: Why we need to get better at forecasting the weather in space
Disturbances on the Sun can cause solar storms; solar flares and coronal mass ejections emit large quantities of radiation and charged particles into space.
Climate Change
How space observation is highlighting humanity’s impact on climate change
This space study provided evidence that human activities are significantly contributing to global warming and increasing the Earth's energy imbalance.
Space
Startup founded by ‘Survivor’ champ debuts airless bike tires based on NASA rover tech
SMART is a startup that has partnered with NASA to commercialize some of the space agency's innovations, and they have just unveiled their first product.
Space
Images from space could bolster the global economy – here’s how
Earth observation data is the key to unlocking transformational economic and social change in Africa, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum on Digital Earth Africa.
Space
Ever wondered what a helicopter ride around mars looks like? Thanks to NASA you can soon find out
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has revealed a new drone, called Ingenuity, that is set to fly over Mars, pioneering new space-exploration technology.
Tech for Good
5 ways space tech can help protect the planet
Meteorological satellites have long been used to forecast extreme weather events and could now be used to improve agriculture as well as wildlife crime.
Space
10 pictures from space that'll change your perspective of Earth
Satellite data and imagery can offer fresh insights and understanding of the processes shaping the future of our world - from ice cover to river colour.
Space
An astronaut’s eye view: Life inside the International Space Station
As it quietly orbits the Earth 220 miles above ground, it’s easy to forget the ISS is a working scientific laboratory. Here’s what goes on onboard.
Space
These NASA female scientists are inspiring girls all over the planet
Strong female role models such as Vandi Verma, the NASA space roboticist operating Perseverance, could be key to encouraging girls to study STEM subjects.
Space
The first drone on Mars shows what the right collaborations make possible
This collaboration helped shorten the space technology innovation cycle by 15 years thanks to early and open communication.
Space
Chart: This is how much each of NASA's Mars missions have cost
NASA's $2.7 billion Perseverance rover has become the latest to touch down safely on the red planet, but is only the third most expensive Mars mission.