Spacecraft Design

Reusable Launch Vehicles: An Indian Perspective

By Shrirrup P. Nambiar on February 2, 2015

Launching satellites or humans to space is a costly affair. Since man stepped on moon, it has been the constant dream of engineers, policymakers and... Read more →

Space Disasters

The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster

By Ramasamy Venugopal on January 30, 2015

The Columbia Disaster is one of the most tragic events in spaceflight history. Its impact on US human spaceflight program, and the resulting... Read more →

Commercial Spaceflight2

Commercial Space Safety Standards: Let’s Not Re-Invent the Wheel

By Tommaso Sgobba on January 29, 2015

To be “absolutely safe” a system, product, device or material should never cause or have the potential to cause an accident; a goal practically... Read more →

The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster

Remembering the Columbia Crew, One Day at a Time

By Guest Author on January 26, 2015

Dear Rick, Willie, Mike, KC, Dave, Laurel, and Ilan, I can’t believe it’s been ten years since I last saw you guys. We really miss you a lot. A... Read more →

Space Disasters

The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster

By Michelle La Vone on January 23, 2015

The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster is probably the most significant event in the history of spaceflight in terms of its impact on the general... Read more →

Space Policy

2014 ESA Ministerial Council: the Future of European Space Policy

By Violetta Orban on January 22, 2015

On 2 December 2014 the latest ESA Ministerial Council took place in Luxembourg. The Ministerial is the most important meeting in Europe’s space... Read more →