Space Industry Spotlight: Space Forge
A British aerospace manufacturing company based in Cardiff, Wales, Space Forge focuses on developing reusable in-orbit fabrication capabilities to enable the novel production of semiconductors and alloys in microgravity. This innovative company creates returns from [...]
Women in Space Spotlight: UNOOSA’s Space4Women Project
Space exploration has long been seen as a male-dominated industry. Women have been making an increasing mark on space but there is still a way to go. To address this issue the United Nations Office [...]
The Gamification of Space Education
In recent years, “gamification” has emerged as a creative and powerful tool for engaging learners and improving the effectiveness of education. “Gamification” involves incorporating game-like elements into non-game contexts, such as education, to make learning [...]
Three Agriculture Technology Innovations That Are “Out of Space”
As Earth’s population continues to rise - and the amount of arable land decreases - the need for innovative solutions to sustainably feed our planet becomes increasingly urgent. Enter space farming, a rapidly growing field [...]
Major Advances in Space Exploration in 2023
As we enter 2023, space exploration continues to make remarkable advancements. The past year has witnessed significant progress in our ability to understand the universe. The year ahead promises to be equally exciting. We will [...]
NASA’s 63-Point Objectives — Part V: Infrastructure
NASA has established 63 “Point Objectives” which serve as the foundation for conducting a new wave of space exploration. The overall focus of one major component of these objects is infrastructure. The category aims to [...]
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