Tag: Space Policy
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Point Nemo and the ISS: The Moonshot Endgame for a 2030 Deorbit
Introduction: A milestone on the way to a planned finale The International Space Station (ISS) just marked a milestone that felt both celebratory and foreboding: 25 years of continuous human occupancy. Since its first long-duration residents settled in 1998, the orbiting laboratory has evolved from a symbolic partnership into a bustling hub of research, international…
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Europe’s Path to Reusable Rockets: Callisto, Themis, and Skyhopper Forge a sovereign launch future
Europe Eyes Reusable Rockets by the Early 2030s Europe is accelerating its journey toward sovereign space launch capability by developing a fleet of reusable rockets. Led by ArianeGroup, the continent is planning a sequence of demonstrators—Callisto, Themis, and Skyhopper—that collectively aim to reduce costs, increase launch cadence, and strengthen Europe’s strategic independence in space access.…
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Europe’s Path to Reusable Rockets: ArianeGroup’s Demonstrators Pave Way for Sovereign Launch Capabilities
Europe doubling down on reusable rockets Europe is intensifying its push to secure sovereign access to space by developing reusable rocket technology. Through ArianeGroup, the European space community is planning a series of demonstrators designed to prove the viability of reusability while reducing costs and strengthening continental autonomy in access to space. The overarching goal…
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Artemis II: Hansen Talks to Students Before Moon Mission
Artemis II: A Canadian Astronaut’s Look at Risk, Purpose, and the Moon As the countdown to Artemis II continues, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen spoke candidly about fear, purpose, and the promise of deep-space exploration. In a question-and-answer session at the Canadian Space Agency headquarters in Longueuil, Quebec, Hansen—who hails from London, Ontario—addressed a group of…
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To the Moon, Alice! Recalling the Courage and Caution of Early Spaceflight
Remembering the Pioneering Era of Spaceflight October 16, 2025 marks another moment to look back at the era when space exploration captured the imagination of a generation. From John Glenn’s orbit to the dawn of human cargo into the heavens, the early astronauts faced a landscape of uncertain technology and untested risk. It wasn’t just…
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To the Moon, Alice: Reflections on the Early Race to Space and What It Means Today
Introduction: A Glimpse Back at the Pioneers The early days of space exploration were defined by audacity, precision, and a willingness to accept the unknown. From John Glenn’s historic orbit to the bravado and doubt that surrounded every launch, the era forged a template for what it means to pursue a goal that others deem…
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Canada’s Jeremy Hansen Talks Artemis 2 with Curious Students as Launch Window Nears
Canada’s Jeremy Hansen Answers Kids’ Questions as Artemis 2 Nears With less than 100 days until Artemis 2 opens its lunar chapter, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen faced a sea of curious questions from Grade 5 and 6 students at St. Jude Elementary School on Montreal’s South Shore. The event, held at the Canadian Space Agency…
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The Space Junk Crisis: Why Orbital Debris Is the Next Big Threat to Our Future in Space
The Growing Threat of Orbital Debris Space has long stood as a frontier of human ambition, where satellites orbiting Earth enable weather forecasting, communications, GPS, and scientific discovery. Yet the very infrastructure that powers our connected world is increasingly threatened by a growing cloud of debris circling the planet. From defunct satellites to spent rocket…
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The Space Junk Crisis: Why Orbital Debris Is The Next Big Threat To Our Future
Introduction: A crowded orbit and rising stakes Space has long symbolized ambition, innovation, and exploration. But as humanity’s footprint around Earth expands, so does a hidden threat: orbital debris. Thousands of defunct satellites, spent stages, and shattered fragments—collectively dubbed “cosmic junk”—now zigzag through the near-Earth environment at stunning speeds. The consequences aren’t just theoretical: each…
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Reflect Orbital’s Night-Sunlight Plan: Light Management, Fear, and Forward Steps
What Reflect Orbital aims to do US-based startup Reflect Orbital has proposed a bold, controversial concept: reflect sunlight toward Earth at night. BloomBERG reports the company has applied to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to launch Earendil-1, an 18-meter-long experimental satellite, in 2026. The goal is not just one satellite but the…