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From harming satellites to crashing the ISS, the Ukraine war could soon extend to space.
NASA has only mapped 40% of the potentially dangerous asteroids that could crash into Earth. New projects will boost that number, and upcoming missions will test tech that could prevent collisions.
The fastest things ever made by humans are spacecraft, and the fastest spacecraft reached 330,000 mph – only 0.05% the speed of light. But there are ways to go faster.
Such a mission could be developed soon, allowing astrophysicists to take selfies of the solar system and use the Sun’s gravity as a lens to peer deep into space.
In the past decade, the number of satellites in orbit has skyrocketed thanks to tiny electronics and cheap launches. The crowded night sky is posing problems for astronomers and astronauts.
The Inspiration4 mission sent four civilians to space for three days. Though still funded by a billionaire, the mission is a step forward in the nascent space tourism industry.
Here’s what a space tourism industry led by Bezos, Branson and Musk might mean for the planet.
Improved rocket technology and tactics have made the ongoing Gaza-Israel conflict different from the one in 2014. Israel’s defences have been stressed.
Chances are small that space junk will destroy property or harm a person, and existing space law could deal with such an event. But current law doesn’t address the bigger problem of space pollution.
The first space tourist left Earth 20 years ago aboard a Russian rocket. Now, private companies like Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin are offering trips to the stars for those who can pay.
The first space tourist left Earth 20 years ago aboard a Russian rocket. Now, private companies are on the cusp of offering trips off Earth for those who can pay.
NASA’s Mars 2020 mission has arrived and landed the Perseverance Rover on the red planet. The rover’s goal is to collect rock and soil samples to be brought back to Earth in the future.
We’ve already sent probes to land on Mars. The challenge now is to get people there and bring them home again.
An update of 50-year-old regulations has kickstarted research into the next generation of rockets. Powered by nuclear fission, these new systems could be the key to faster, safer exploration of space.
Sometimes it is difficult to take a photograph of an exoplanet because the star illuminating it is too bright. Now there is a new ‘deluminator’ telescope that can block out the extra light.
India may soon follow in the footsteps of Asian space giants China and India, after the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) announced a plan to build a spaceport in Papua.
The National Basketball Association’s difficulty dealing with a tweet in support of Hong Kong protesters shows the challenges of having values and expanding into new markets.
The first Martian might just be a human being.
While the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing is an opportunity to celebrate a remarkable technological achievement, it’s worth reflecting upon the creative vision that made it possible.
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Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, Air University
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Professor of Planetary and Space Sciences, The Open University
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Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Physics, UMass Lowell
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Professor of Hypersonic Aerodynamics, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor in Archaeology and Space Studies, Flinders University
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Professor (Digital Technology, Security and Governance), Flinders University
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Spacecraft Engineer, University of Bristol
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Associate Professor, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Aeromechanics, University of Texas at Austin
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Senior Lecturer in Energy, Swansea University
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Reader in Engineering Dynamics and Vibration, University of Cambridge
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Associate Professor, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor, Operations Research, Brock University
