ISS

The 3D printer that will be sent to the International Space Station next month

Posted in Science on 24th Feb, 2016
by Alex Muller

On 23 March, a 3D printer will be blasted up to the six-strong crew in the ISS. It will be used to make spare parts, as well as for experiments.

Two-in-One Satellite Will Bring Us One Step Closer to Asteroid Mining

Posted in Science on 31st Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

If we ever want to mine asteroids, were going to need to step up our game for multiple satellites sharing data and working together.

Fungi survive mars-like conditions on the space station

Posted in Science on 31st Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

A study, by ESA, has found that two species of tiny fungi originally from Antarctica have survived living in Mars-like conditions for a period of 18 months.

NASA's Plan For The Future Of Space Means Partnering With Companies Like SpaceX

Posted in Science on 19th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

NASA intends to bring manned launches back to the US rather than relying on its fractious relationship with Russia.

NASA picks SpaceX, Orbital, and Sierra Nevada to resupply the space station through 2024

Posted in Hardware on 15th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

Both SpaceX and Orbital were awarded the first round of commercial resupply contracts back in 2008.