Space Exploration

Stranded Astronauts To Get Their Ride Home

You might remember the story of the two astronauts on board the International Space Station that went for an 8…

3 months ago

Space Perspective Completes a Test Flight, Sending a Balloon to 30 km

It’s great to see so many private organisations entering the space sector. Space Perspective are another and they have just…

3 months ago

Starliner Comes Home Empty

The Boeing Starliner module has been plagued with issues despite what seemed to be the dawning of a new commercial…

3 months ago

Can Meteor Showers Be Dangerous to Spacecraft?

We’ve all read the advice, during a meteor shower there is no equipment needed. All you need to do is…

4 months ago

NASA is Looking for a Commercial Partner to Save VIPER

Space exploration has led the world in that wonderful human ability to co-operate, alas history shows we don’t do it…

4 months ago

Starliner Successfully Fires its Thrusters, Preparing to Return to Earth

Being trapped in space sounds like the stuff of nightmares. Astronauts on board the International Space Station have on occasion,…

5 months ago

Astronauts Can Now Watch 4K Streaming Video on the Station

We take high definition streaming for granted in many parts of the world. Even now, as I type this article,…

5 months ago

Growing Habitats and Furniture in Space Out of Mushrooms

Over the years we have often seen astronauts gently and deftly moving structures into place with their bare hands. Thinks…

6 months ago

Will Space Tourists Be Getting Heart Attacks in Space?

Astronauts are considered by many to be an elite bunch of people; healthy, fit and capable in many disciplines. Went…

6 months ago

Astroscale Closes Within 50 Meters of its Space Junk Target

Space debris is a major problem for space exploration. There are millions of pieces up there in orbit from flecks…

6 months ago