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China to build first Mars simulation base
Posted in Science on 11th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller
China will establish the country's first Mars simulation base, in northwest China's Qinghai Province, the local government said Tuesday.
SpaceX and Boeing are both on track for 2018 manned flights
Posted in Hardware on 8th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller
A July 20 report released by NASA shows that SpaceX is still targeting an unmanned test flight in February 2018 and a crewed flight in June 2018.
Africa has entered the space race, with Ghanas first satellite now orbiting earth
Posted in Hardware on 7th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller
The satellite has cameras on board for detailed monitoring of the coastlines of Ghana.
Oct 12, 2017 Close Asteroid Flyby Will Test NASA Asteroid Tracking
Posted in Science on 3rd Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller
An opportunity not only for science, but to test NASAs network of observatories and scientists who work with planetary defence.
Florida startup boldly sets sights on moon
Posted in Science on 31st Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller
Moon Express is setting its sights high: ambitiously shooting to become the first private company to launch a small, unmanned craft to the moon before the year's out.