Jul 18, 2007

Editor’s note: Last week’s carnival of space was hosted by Brian Dunbar on Space For Commerce. Some interesting posts include: Brian Wang of Advanced Nanotechnology gives his opinion about the sobering cost (and progress) of getting into space. Amanda Bauer of Astropixie discusses about placing a liquid lunar telescope on...

Jul 18, 2007

(Image: Dava Newman modeling in new suit, Credit: Donna Coveney, via New Scientist Space) If humans are defined by the clothes they wear, then our species may be in trouble when it comes to our spacesuits. Despite the fact that our current spacesuits have enabled us to walk on the moon (and survive in micro gravity), they are probably...

Jul 17, 2007

One of the largest obstacles towards humanity claiming ownership of the red planet (and the final frontier itself) is micro gravity. Without a solution a trip towards Mars could end up being fatal towards future travelers. But it looks as if NASA is attempting to find a way around the gravity dilemma by inserting neural implants made out...

Jul 11, 2007

(Image: Drawing of solar balloons collecting energy from the Sun. Credit: Geotechtra) (Hat Tip: IsraGood) When it comes to energy resources, the crimson world offers very few options towards future colonists. Although scientists are researching ways to create methane on Mars, solar balloons on the red planet may provide a better choice...

Jul 5, 2007

Editor’s note: The tenth Carnival of Space is up over at Why Homeschool and has thus far been the best roundup of what is happening in the space arena (at least as far as blogs are concerned). Some interesting posts include: Paul Gilster of Centauri Dreams discusses a new theoretical propulsion system that may enable humanity to...

Jul 3, 2007

(Image: NASA’s Ares V rocket, Credit: NASA via New Space Scientist) With the cost of space skyrocketing (no pun intended), one scientist has proposed using nuclear rockets in order to cut the expense of space flight. (New Scientist Space) Carried out by university students funded by CSNR, the study examined the potential savings...

Jul 3, 2007

(Image: 20 Ton ATV developed by Europe, Credit: ESA via BBC) With America and Asia taking most of the space glory, Europe has decided to make its mark in the industry by constructing a large “space truck.” Although designed for transporting food, water, oxygen and technology to the International Space Station (aka ISS), this...

Jun 27, 2007

(Image: Japanese robot venture Squse President Mikio Shimizu, Credit: Space Daily) Japan, probably the worlds undisputed king of robotic technology (or at least the nation with greatest recognition in the field) had released a robotic hand prototype that looks “almost human.” (Space Daily) A Japanese robot maker on Tuesday...