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We’ve talked a bit about the importance of operating responsibly in space: for example, disposing of satellites so they don’t end up contributing to the space debris problem. Is there any way to legally enforce responsible operation, though? Does anyone own space and have the ability to impose regulations on it? In other words, are there laws in space?

Space is a dangerous place, so you need to be prepared before you go there. In particular, you’ll need to be ready for an environment where you can’t rely on your own weight, especially if you’re likely to leave your vessel at any point.

In this post, we take a look at microgravity and how astronauts prepare for it.

Space is an environment that’s very different from Earth, which means satellites need to be constructed carefully to survive and operate there. In today’s post, we’re going to look at some of the problems satellites face in space, and at how these problems are tackled.

Earlier this year, NASA announced a plan to retire the International Space Station (ISS) and bring it down to Earth in 2031. The ISS is a huge achievement: a space station that has hosted decades of international collaboration and research. In this post, we take a quick look at the history of the ISS, and at its planned retirement.

Artemis I is on its way back to Earth, bringing the next generation of Moon Trees with it. This post looks at biology experiments aboard Artemis.