by Frank White Over the span of a few days in May 2023, two “space tourism” missions left the Earth with very different technologies, passengers, and destinations. Virgin Galactic flew its first crewed mission since Unity22 lifted off in the summer of 2021, with its founder, Sir Richard Branson, on board. This time around, the …
Above: Orbital, will be testing the performance and durability of its proprietary materials in low orbit, aboard the ISS as part of the upcoming MISSE-19 mission in March flown by SpaceX.
Above: Space and Electric Sky Successfully Demonstrate Directed Energy Applications from the New Archimedes Orbital System
A new campaign urges the UN to add an 18th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) focused on “Universal and Sustainable Space Development.” This SDG would support achieving the current 17 SDGs by expanding human life and activities beyond Earth, ensuring a sustainable future for all.
Bob Kihara, Kenyan poet, writer, communicator, space enthusiast and environmentalist talks the future of Africa in space.
In an era defined by information and discovery, Africa emerges as the cradle of humanity’s origin and a promising player in the future of space exploration, as illustrated by the recent Nexus Nairobi event. While Africa faces resource challenges in space exploration, its diverse and energetic population is eager to connect its ancient past to a prosperous future. The vastness of space offers opportunities for collaboration and collective progress, emphasizing the need for Africa’s active involvement. The continent should prioritize investing in space-focused education to prepare for the 100 Year Starship project and reap the benefits of space exploration knowledge. Africa’s diverse identity and rich history hold untapped potential for contributing to the global space exploration effort.
Dr. Graham Lau from Blue Marble Space about the search for extraterrestrial life in our solar system and beyond.
Above Space Development Corporation has signed an Umbrella Space Act Agreement (SAA) with NASA.
Karen Daniels of Cornell University talks rocks in space, and how to get them back to Earth forever changing the global economy.
Dr. Sheyna Gifford joins Jeff to talk with a panel of AstroAccess ambassadors about accessibility in the space industry and how we can work together to break down barriers to make Space For Everyone!
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