Interplanetary Contamination and Extraterrestrial Life

Invasion of Space Germs: Yesterday and Today

By Tereza Pultarova on March 11, 2015

As  prospects of a Mars sample return mission or even a manned mission to Mars are becoming increasingly realistic, the danger of biologic... Read more →

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Book Review: The Martian, By Andy Weir

By Michael Ciancone on March 9, 2015

The Martian, by Andy Weir Broadway Books, 2014 387 pages - $15.00 Here’s a story that will light the rocket of most any techno-geek. A hero in a... Read more →

Spacecraft Astrophotography

Progress 58 Booster Captured in Very Low Orbit

By Ralf Vandebergh on February 27, 2015

The Soyuz upper stage of the recent Progress 58 launch on February 17 passed a day later at just 166 kilometers above the ground with an angular... Read more →

Space Economy

Space Economy Trends in the United States and Europe

By Violetta Orban on February 23, 2015

USA and Europe are two major actors in the international space arena. Considering their relevant engagement in space, the analysis of the industrial... Read more →

Space Medicine

Houston? Where is the closest Hospital?

By Antoine Amrouni-Keiling on February 20, 2015

In several episodes of the Star Trek series, Dr. McCoy, the very crude chief medical officer onboard the USS Entreprise, refers to medical... Read more →

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Safe May Not Be an Option, but Risk Mitigation Is

By Guest Author on February 18, 2015

In 2013, Rand Simberg published "Safe Is Not an Option: Overcoming The Futile Obsession With Getting Everyone Back Alive That Is Killing Our... Read more →