The Nedelin Catastrophe

The Nedelin Catastrophe, Part 1

By Merryl Azriel on October 28, 2014

By far the worst launch pad failure, the Nedelin Catastrophe, took place in 1960, before the space age had even begun. It is well known that in the... Read more →

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Disaster Playground: The Edge of Space Fiction with Nelly Ben Hayoun

By Nikita Marwaha on October 14, 2014

You might have heard of French director and designer of experiences Nelly Ben Hayoun from her past creative concoctions such as the International... Read more →

Press Releases

IAASS “Safety Is No Accident” Conference to Kickoff October 20

By Staff Writers on October 13, 2014

On October 20, the 7th International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS) Conference kicks off in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The... Read more →

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EIAST: The United Arab Emirates Space Program

By Hubert Foy on October 13, 2014

There are dozens of emerging space nations around the world seeking to capitalize on dramatic increases in space technology accessibility. We take a... Read more →

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No Romance on Mars: Sex and Romance in a Mission to the Red Planet

By Tereza Pultarova on October 6, 2014

Imagine the following scenario. The first batch of Martian colonists has settled on Mars. There are only ten of them currently residing on the Red... Read more →

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SpaceX Wins Vladimir Syromiatnikov Safety-by-Design Award

By Staff Writers on October 6, 2014

The International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety has announced that this year's Vladimir Syromiatnikov Safety-by-Design Award will... Read more →