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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.
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.
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.
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.