Over the coming decade, the arrival of constellations of small satellites will reshape the space industry. It constitutes a paradigm shift, particularly in terms of data gathering and processing.
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How solar power stations in orbit could become a reality in the coming decades.
Humans have been living on the International Space Station for two full decades. So what comes next for this ailing technology, and what does it mean for future International ventures in space?
After two decades as a home to astronauts, the International Space Station still has plenty to teach us about how humans can live away from Earth.
Extreme velocities and temperatures makes the return flight to Earth the most perilous part of a space mission.
A new country launches a mission to Mars. A space expert explains what this means for the Middle East and the African continent.
Why are scientists trying to grow organs at the International Space Station? People live on Earth not in zero-gravity. A stem cell expert explains why it is useful to do these experiments in space.
How do people in a special airplane flight get to float like there is no gravity – just like astronauts? An aerospace engineer explains.
The distance between the ISS and Earth is the same as about 3,850 football fields. To bring the station down, rockets will lower it a bit, and then gravity will send it crashing the rest of the way.
About 770 Australian entities are already developing space-related infrastructure, most of which are privately owned.
To intercept the ISS, the capsule must match the station’s speed, altitude and inclination.
SpaceX's launch of astronauts to the International Space Station will make it the first private company to launch humans to space. The effort has ramifications for NASA and spaceflight in general.
Female astronauts may be better off avoiding combined hormonal contraceptive pills to control their periods in space, according to new research.
Two defunct satellites passed within metres of one another, prompting renewed focus on the dangers of space debris. But with many satellites treated as military secrets, how do we track the hazards?
The International Space Station is the biggest human made structure in space and the third brightest object in the sky. But the living conditions for the six astronauts on it are quite cramped.
NASA is reportedly investigating the first alleged crime in space. But criminal jurisdiction aboard the International Space Station is much more straightforward than it would be for space tourists.
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The fifth episode of the To the moon and beyond podcast series explores where we will be travelling in 2069.
The future of lunar exploration and space travel will be possible only through advances in robotic design and implementation.
The short answer is yes, but it’s really, really difficult.
Compared to other governments' support of lunar business and technology, Canada needs to be more strategic and active in lunar exploration or we will be left behind.
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Professor of Planetary and Space Sciences, The Open University
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Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, US Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies
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Alice Gorman is a Friend of The Conversation.
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Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair in Space Robotics and Space Technology, Carleton University
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