5th September 2023
This is the second in our series of posts about the Apollo moon missions of the 1960s and 1970s: the first and, so far, the only time humans have been to the moon. In today’s post, we’re looking at the Apollo spacecraft, the roles of the people aboard and how the Apollo astronauts were able to return safely to Earth.
22nd August 2023
The success of Artemis I means we’re looking at the exciting prospect of returning humans to the moon. If all goes to plan, humans may step onto the moon’s surface again as early as 2025, during the planned Artemis III mission.
With the moon once more within reach, it feels like an appropriate time to reflect on the last time humans really connected with it. This article is the first of a series looking at humanity’s first steps on the moon.
13th June 2023
According to international law, no nation can own outer space. This raises questions about criminal jurisdiction. If someone commits a crime in space, who prosecutes? Is it possible to commit crime in space at all, or is everything legal beyond Earth’s boundaries?
30th May 2023
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?
16th May 2023
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.
