ISS

The International Space Station celebrates its 15th birthday

Posted in Science on 3rd Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller

Unfortunately, the ISS' future is up in the air. Its funding will run out one year before it turns 25 in 2024, and it's unclear if a second-gen station will take its place.

'Hardware Store in Space': 3D Printer Launching in 2016

Posted in Hardware on 30th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

Made In Space is partnering with home-improvement giant Lowe's to launch a commercial 3D printer to the International Space Station early next year.

The First Permanent Astronaut Aboard the ISS Could Be a Robot

Posted in Science on 12th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller

Robots dont need food or water or comfort, and can work on the station for as long as need be.

ESA astronaut drives rover from low-Earth orbit

Posted in Science on 9th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller

The technology has the potential to be used in a number of roles both in space and back on Earth, possibly taking human workers out of harms way.

A Kickstarter project wants to put the International Space Station's view of Earth in your VR display

Posted in Science on 11th Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller

SpaceVR launched a Kickstarter campaign today to send a 3D, 360-degree camera to the International Space Station.