space policy
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When It Comes to Exploring Space, We’re Still Stuck in the Stone Ages
We’re rapidly approaching the quarter mark of the 21st century, but instead of being at the brink of a radical transformative stage, such as the futuristic vision akin to Arthur C. Clarke’s Star Child from 2001: A Space Odyssey, we’re still throwing proverbial bones into the sky. Such is the feeling I get in the…
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Good News, Astronauts: This REI Sleeping Bag Will Prevent Squashed Eyeballs
Apparently, squashed eyeballs are a pretty serious problem in the space-going world. Spend enough time in zero-gravity, and the fluids in your body all just gather in your skull and put a lot of pressure on your peepers. Thankfully, there’s a new sleeping bag that’ll suck all those head juices back down to the rest…
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Here’s What Biden Should Prioritise at NASA
Despite the ongoing pandemic, there’s much to be excited about in space this year. NASA’s Perseverance rover is less than a month away from landing on Mars; the James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled to launch on Halloween; and the Space Launch System — NASA’s most powerful rocket ever — could see its inaugural launch…
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NASA And FEMA Will Simulate An Impending Asteroid Strike Next Week
NASA, FEMA and other national and international agencies are once again gearing up for a hypothetical asteroid impact preparedness scenario. They hope to learn the best strategies for responding to a potential strike, starting from the moment a threatening asteroid is first detected by astronomers.