Tag Archives: international cooperation

How have spaceflights changed since 1999?

Space travel has evolved tremendously over the last quarter century, moving from government-led missions of exploration to a more dynamic and commercially focused field. In 1999, there were 79 orbital launch attempts, including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) tests. Most of the tasks were performed by respected people space shuttleThe Delta and Soyuz rockets are led… Read More »

The new space race: International partnerships (op-ed)

Charles Bolden He served as the 12th NASA Administrator, becoming only the second astronaut to hold that position. Bolden is Founder and CEO Emeritus of Charles F. Bolden Group Ambassador Stuart Holliday Following the President’s nomination and Senate confirmation, he served as U.S. Ambassador for Special Political Affairs at the United Nations (2003-2005). Holliday is… Read More »

Humanity will need to work together when a dangerous asteroid threatens Earth, NASA says

A threatening asteroid could bring Earth’s oft-quarreling nations together, at least for a while. Dealing with a large, dangerous asteroid in the crosshairs of our planet will require a healthy dose of international cooperation, experts say, and it’s best to start thinking about that scenario now while we have enough time to determine a potential… Read More »

U.S. involvement in space has benefits at home and abroad; Taking advantage of all of these will require collaboration

When people think of what we get from the US space program, it might be similar to spinoffs of NASA technology like freeze-dried food and emergency space blankets. But space activities do much more that benefits life on Earth. Research in space helps scientists study our environment, develop new technologies, create jobs, grow the economy… Read More »

U.S. involvement in space has benefits at home and abroad; Taking advantage of all of these will require collaboration

When people think of what we get from the US space program, it might be similar to spinoffs of NASA technology like freeze-dried food and emergency space blankets. But space activities do much more that benefits life on Earth. Research in space helps scientists study our environment, develop new technologies, create jobs, grow the economy… Read More »

UK and EU rebuild research partnership

British zero-emission truck manufacturer Tevva isn’t just trying to create a product that will replace diesel transportation. It also serves as a stage for European studies. At least in the way he talks. As part of a project organized by Horizon Europe, the European Union’s giant scientific research and innovation program, Tevva is working with… Read More »