Solange Cunin
AuthorExoMars taking a closer look at the red planet
July 14, 2018 0 commentThis article first appeared in the June 2018 edition of Australian Aviation. Humans have been curious about the possibility of Martian life for hundreds of years. Mars and Martian life infiltrates popular culture, everything from films and songs to children’s cartoons. And this almost innate fascination for the red planet has also been driven by
Read moreSpace tech is not just for rocket scientists
April 4, 2018 0 commentThe debate of the value of investing in space is at the front of the Australian space agency conversation. The private space sector has to justify the value of the government’s planned investment continuously, looking for ways that the R&D and technology can apply to other sectors and the general public. It’s a difficult conversation,
Read moreVoyager 1 probe proves you can teach old tech new tricks
April 3, 2018 0 commentFar away, 13 billion miles from Earth, there is a tiny man-made spacecraft drifting away from Earth and everything that we know. This spacecraft, Voyager 1, has travelled further than anything else humans have made, learning about the deepest parts of our solar system and now beyond. It is our first foray into interstellar space,
Read moreFalcon Heavy launch puts the awe back into space flight
February 8, 2018 11 commentThe maiden flight of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket, launched from Kennedy Space Centre at 7:45am AEST on February 7, was a monumental event. It represents a huge leap forward towards the return of human space exploration. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading the rest of this article,
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