In the space beyond Earth's atmosphere, countries are focusing on nationalist pursuits and ignoring the consequences for the rest of humanity. How can we keep the peace and build a sustainable future?
What will China discover on the far side of the moon?
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China just became the first country to land a probe on the far side of the moon. It's a technological achievement and another sign of China's capabilities and ambitions in space.
Those mesmerized by NASA’s accomplishments and ambitions wanted so much more out of the reticent Armstrong.
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After the first moon landing, the feelings that propelled a unified national mission quickly dissipated. Could Armstrong have played a bigger role in galvanizing the public for future projects?
Why no rocket launch plans from Australia?
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Proposed changes to Australia's space activities legislation do little to inspire confidence in the government's approach to a commercial space industry.
French-Canadian actor Yves Jacques in Robert Lepage’s The Far Side of the Moon.
Toni Wilkinson
Letters from would-be girl astronauts in the 1960s tell part of the complicated story of sexism – in both NASA and the US at large – at the dawn of the space age.
The SPARTAN re-usable space launch technology.
Thomas Keith
Soviet space station Mir hosted astronauts from a significant number of countries – laying the foundation for the ISS. But how long will this collaborative spirit last?
World Space Week is one of a series of events co-ordinated by the UN to celebrate the global nature of space exploration. It was established in 1999. Why is it organised this particular week? Because October…
Soaring above Western Australia: we need a new approach to get more of a share in the global space industry.
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Australia has had an active civil space program since 1947 but has much to learn if it is to capture a bigger share of growing billion dollar global space industry. The potential size and scope of the…