Joseph ShavitJul 12, 2021Welcome to the age of commercial space tourism and the new space ageSir Richard Branson and his team of astronauts successfully ventured into space before returning to Earth in their Unity 22 space pla
Joseph ShavitJul 4, 2021Virgin Orbit reaches space to kick off its commercial launch serviceVirgin Orbit has followed on from its first trip to space with a mission that marks the beginning of its commercial satellite launch service
Joseph ShavitJul 4, 2021Deep Space Atomic Clock Moves Toward Increased Spacecraft AutonomyDesigned to improve navigation for robotic explorers and the operation of GPS satellites, the technology demonstration reports a significant
Joseph ShavitJul 3, 2021Female aviator Wally Funk, one of the Mercury 13, will fly Blue Origin on 1st crewed launchWally Funk was one of 13 female aviators who lobbied for women to become astronauts in the early days of spaceflight.
Joseph ShavitJun 27, 2021Space Race 2033: China Drops the Gauntlet That It's Sending the First Humans to MarsChina has set its sights on Mars. It's great to see China stepping up, and committing to goals like landing the first humans on Mars.
Joseph ShavitJun 24, 2021European Space Agency looks to recruit disabled astronauts, wants more women in spaceThe ESA says it is “blown away” by the record 22,000 astronaut applicants including women and 200 people with disabilities.
Joseph ShavitJun 24, 2021Scientists believe that aliens from these star-systems could be watching usScientists believe that 1,715 star-systems could have spotted Earth since human civilization blossomed about 5,000 years ago.
Joseph ShavitJun 21, 2021Everything you wanted to know about Warp Drive including if it's possibleThe distances between t he stars are so vast that they can make your brain melt.