Space Tourism Safety Regulations and Insurance
Foreword: The Evolving Landscape of Space Tourism The prospect of commercial space travel, once the ...
The Role of Commercial Landers in Lunar Exploration
Commercial landers are fundamentally reshaping the landscape of lunar exploration. For decades, the ...
Aerospike Engines: The Comeback of Efficiency
Introduction The aerospike engine represents a significant departure from the traditional bell-shap ...
Space-Based Solar Power: Beaming Energy to Earth
Space-based solar power (SBSP) is a concept that proposes collecting solar energy in space and trans ...
3D Printing Habitats using Martian Regolith
The prospect of human exploration and settlement beyond Earth necessitates the development of self-s ...
The Psychology of Mars Colonization: Mental Health in Isolation
The prospect of extended human habitation on Mars presents a unique and significant challenge beyond ...
Spaceports as Economic Hubs: From Texas to Scotland
Spaceports, once primarily government-funded launch facilities, are evolving into multifaceted econo ...
CubeSats with AI: Processing Data in Orbit
Until recently, the operational paradigm for most satellites, including CubeSats, involved data ac ...
The Search for Biosignatures on Enceladus and Europa
The search for biosignatures on Enceladus and Europa represents a pivotal endeavor in astrobiology, ...
Commercial Space Suits: Designing for Tourism and EVA
Space suits are more than just garments; they are micro-environments, self-contained life support ...