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Things You Should Know But Don’t: Small Steps in the New Space Race
Posted March 14, 2022 Written by Claire
Tigers, Bears and Prey: Updates to the Chinese-Russian Alliance
Posted February 14, 2022 Written by Claire
In past blogs, I’ve written about the ramifications of the International Space Station’s scheduled decommissioning in 2031 when it will […]
Things You Should Know But Don’t: China’s Investment in Africa
Posted January 31, 2022 Written by Claire
A comment in The Economist on January 7, 2022 caught my eye. It read, “An airstrike on a UN refugee […]
Things You Should Know But Don’t: Protecting Your Hidden Profile
Posted December 6, 2021 Written by Claire
If you have any iteration of a modern cell phone, it’s likely set up to use biometric data whether you […]
Things You Should Know But Don’t: The Race for Mars
Posted September 13, 2021 Written by Claire
If you’ve been keeping up with space news, you’ll know that this summer has been busy. Between the private sector […]
Things You Should Know But Don’t: When the Goal Outweighs the Risk
Posted May 24, 2021 Written by admin
On April 29, China launched its first module for the new Tiangong space station aboard its Long March 5B rocket. […]
Things You Should Know But Don’t: An [Un]Holy Alliance – Chapter 2
Posted April 12, 2021 Written by admin
Two weeks ago, I reported on the alliance between China and Russia to build a permanent base on the Moon they call the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). While a specific timetable has yet to be laid out, there is an aspect of this project worth adding to my earlier comments.
Things You Should Know But Don’t: A New [Un]Holy Alliance
Posted March 29, 2021 Written by admin
You may have missed the news on March 9 that China and Russia formed a new alliance. They will work together to build a research station on the Moon. They even have a name for it – the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS).
Second Place is No Place to Be
Posted February 8, 2021 Written by admin
Recent press reports indicate that NASA has announced it is postponing until April 30, 2021 its decision to award a contract to one of three bidders for the development of a human lunar landing system.
Things You Should Know But Don’t: Chang’e 5
Posted January 4, 2021 Written by admin
While China has been making unprecedented progress on space travel for the past few decades, this most recent mission drives home just how far behind the US is lagging in the space race.
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