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Preventing outer space from becoming a hazardous junkyard
As the number of objects launched into orbit grows, the EU is working to prevent debris from getting out of hand.
By GARETH WILLMER
An upsurge in...
Russia shoots for the moon as space race against US heats up
In the early hours of Friday morning, state space agency Roscosmos launched the country's first lunar mission in nearly half a century as an...
BRICS: Can it form multilateralism in Outer Space?
In January 2023, Russia's assertion regarding the deteriorating relations with the United States had far-reaching consequences, particularly concerning their participation in the International Space...
China plans to drill the moon for minerals
China will begin drilling on the moon in search of critical minerals within our lifetimes, the head of UK Space Command has said.
In The...
The Chandrayaan-3 Mission: India’s Lunar triumph and game changer
As the Chandrayaan 3 is on the way to the Moon, India determines to play a crucial role in lunar exploration, positioning itself alongside...
Unlocking the secrets to Mars
Simulating the Red Planet’s geology and hydrology reveals how the landscape has changed, helping the search for landing sites for future missions.
By Michael Allen
Humans...
Artemis Accord in the Perspective of International Legal Effectiveness
Initiated by the United State of America (U.S), eight countries–Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United Kingdom (UK)--officially...
How the humble neutron can help solve some of the universe’s deepest mysteries
Scientists are unleashing the power of neutrons to improve understanding of everyday materials and tackle fundamental questions in physics.
By MICHAEL ALLEN
Apart from flashbacks that the...
The Race to the Stars: The current state of missile technology
Among the various aerospace propulsion technologies, liquid-propellant rocket engines were the first to enter aerospace engineering applications due to their high performance and reliability,...
How can asteroids be reached? Between technology and international law. Projects and limits
Space research is probably the most expensive area of human endeavour. In the days of the Soviet Gruppa Izičenija Reaktivnogo Dviženija (GRID, Group for...