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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.