Governments and companies, including SpaceX, are planning to launch many more satellites into the sky – contributing to the growing space clutter and potentially obstructing views. Here's...

22 Nov 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

From Sesame Street to supersonic flight, 50th anniversaries are all the rage this year

Many of the cultural institutions born in 1969 are still going strong half a century later.

Sean Fleming 15 Nov 2019

3D Printing

This 3D printing breakthrough could boost humanity’s exploration of the solar system

“Demonstrating and validating recycling capabilities on the ISS is an important step towards developing sustainable manufacturing systems that will enable us to venture deeper into the so...

Victor Tangermann · Futurism 24 Oct 2019

Space

Why we need a new global code of conduct for outer space

Rules governing human activity in space have been in place for only a few decades, but they now need to be revised to reflect dramatic changes in the use of space

Chatham House 11 Sep 2019

Space

Can you list the 7 countries that have been to the moon?

Only seven countries have been to the moon, but some more than others.

Katharina Buchholz · Statista 11 Sep 2019

Africa

How satellites can solve Africa's eco-challenges, from deforestation to illegal mining

Digital Earth Africa will use satellite imagery to tell a new story of how Africa’s land has changed over the past 30 years.

Anne Marie Engtoft Larsen and Nicholas Davis 01 Sep 2019

Space

This beautiful map gives us a clearer picture of Mars

The map details the surface of the red planet.

Visual Capitalist 27 Aug 2019

International Security

France's new space-defence strategy explained

France’s plans to take defence into space include the potential weoponisation of satellites – part of the the country's goal of ‘strategic autonomy’, explains Arthur Laudrain of IISS

International Institute for Strategic Studies 24 Aug 2019

Space

India's strategy in space is changing. Here's why

Staunchly opposed to the militarization of space in the past, India is now having to adopt a more nuanced approach, explains Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan of the Observer Research Foundation.

Dr. Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan 14 Aug 2019

Space

Scientists found a way to create millions of virtual universes

Supercomputer-enabled universe simulations have found that some galaxies stop creating new stars even though they still have plenty of hydrogen gas.

Kristin Houser · Futurism 14 Aug 2019

Space

Reflecting on a trailblazing female astronomer

At a time when women often found their path to a career in science barred, Burbridge influenced generations with her contribution to science.

The Conversation 14 Aug 2019

Space

3D printing could allow us to create a lunar colony to live on the moon

The possibility of living on the moon could be closer than we think, thanks to new 3D printing technology. Using the equipment, moondust could be used to manufacture long term settlements...

Thanos Goulas · The Conversation 08 Aug 2019

Space

This gorgeous map shows what the night sky looked like on New Year’s Day in 2000

One Reddit user mapped all the stars and celestial bodies that could be seen by the naked eye on Near Year’s Day 2000.

Iman Ghosh · Visual Capitalist 05 Aug 2019

Space

The unexpected realities of living on the moon

From a plant-based diet to gravity-induced muscle loss, here's what lunar life might look like.

Ian Whittaker and Gareth Dorrian · The Conversation 02 Aug 2019

Space

3 things to know about India’s space programme

India has launched a bid to land on the moon – here are three things you need to know as the mission takes off.

Douglas Broom 25 Jul 2019

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Space

Do you know what 'space clutter' is?

From Sesame Street to supersonic flight, 50th anniversaries are all the rage this year

This 3D printing breakthrough could boost humanity’s exploration of the solar system

Why we need a new global code of conduct for outer space

Can you list the 7 countries that have been to the moon?

How satellites can solve Africa's eco-challenges, from deforestation to illegal mining

This beautiful map gives us a clearer picture of Mars

France's new space-defence strategy explained

India's strategy in space is changing. Here's why

Scientists found a way to create millions of virtual universes

Reflecting on a trailblazing female astronomer

3D printing could allow us to create a lunar colony to live on the moon

This gorgeous map shows what the night sky looked like on New Year’s Day in 2000

The unexpected realities of living on the moon

3 things to know about India’s space programme

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