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Sudden changes in space weather, such as solar flares, for example, could have significant health implications for crew and passengers.
Treaties meant to ensure sustainability in space don’t currently regulate private companies, and not every country has signed on to an agreement for sustainable space exploration.
With commercial space tourism on the rise and NASA planning to return to the Moon, you might think the US space economy is booming – but the data paint a more complex picture.
The Overview Effect describes the transformative impact of seeing Earth from space and feeling profoundly connected to our planet and concerned for it. That’s at odds with the impact of space tourism.
How might the space industry reduce its ecological footprint and better manage the debris it leaves in its wake?
With about 200 orbital launches scheduled and ambitious missions on everything from lunar bases to the search for life in the works, there’s a lot to watch in 2022. An astronomer explains the highlights.
Humanity as a whole owns the Solar System in a shared fashion. It cannot be claimed by one person, or one country, or one company.
Photographing the full Earth from space could provide a profound and timely reminder of its vulnerability in the face of climate change.
With commercial spaceflight companies now taking older people to space, it’s timely to consider the potential physical impact space flight might have on them.
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.
According to a new poll, people across political and demographic lines think the private space race is good for the future but still just an ego trip for the billionaires involved.
Sure, they’re billionaires, but the exploits of Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos have undeniably brought space tourism a step closer. That raises tricky legal, ethical and environmental questions.
Here’s what a space tourism industry led by Bezos, Branson and Musk might mean for the planet.
Both Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin are sending spacecrafts – and their billionaire founders – into suborbital flight. But what differentiates a suborbital flight from a trip around Earth?
It wasn’t long after Jeff Bezos announced his plans to go to space that Sir Richard Branson joined in, setting a launch date to beat Bezos by nine days.
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.
Space mining might be closer than you think. But legal issues about the ownership of space resources must be urgently addressed to avoid space wars over natural resources.
When it comes to commercial space tourism, suborbital flight are the first frontier. But what are the risks? Are there health requirements? What should you know before taking such a way-out trip?
Top contributors
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Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, Air University
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Professor of Space Law and Policy, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona
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Professor of Strategy, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
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Professor of Aerospace Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Postgraduate Researcher of Space Risk Engineering, University of Surrey
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Associate Professor, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Emeritus Professor of astrophysics and space research, University of Birmingham
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Professor of Business Law and Ethics, Indiana University
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Assistant Professor of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Calgary
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Neil Armstrong Chair and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Ohio State University
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Assistant Professor of Spaceflight Operations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Associate Professor of Public Relations, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Professor of History, University of Central Lancashire
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ARC DECRA Fellow, Centre for Hypersonics, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland
