An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth
You didn't think that just because International Space Station Expedition 35 Commander Chris Hadfield was back on Earth and retired from the Canadian... Read more →
We’d Better Start Now – the Space Traffic Control Meeting in London
5 to 15 large intact objects have to be removed annually to prevent the Kessler syndrome Sail-assisted rapid deorbiting technology ready for in... Read more →
Repercussions of Proton-M’s Fiery Launch Failure
Live footage of Proton-M launch failure on July 1, 2013 (Credits: TSENKI). At 8:38 A.M. local time on July 2, a three-stage Proton-M with Block... Read more →
Martian HiRISE Videogame Launches Kickstarter Campaign
Digital Terrain Model of Mojave Crater, created from HiRISE data. This is similar to the process that will be used in game (Credits:... Read more →
Dramatic Launch Failure as Proton Plunges to Earth
A Proton-M rocket carrying three GLONASS-M satellites plunged to the ground less than a minute after launch. The rocket was seen to sway and spin... Read more →
Premier Vol Habité: The Story of France’s First Man in Space (Part 2)
By Ben Evans. Read Part 1 here. Its descent slowed by a main parachute and its touchdown cushioned by the ignition of solid-fueled rockets,... Read more →