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Why is the US Space Force researching 'orbital warehouses'?

As the US military readies for two 2027 missions to test spacecraft maneuvering, a new challenge with orbital warehouses aims ...
Switzer DailyOpinion

Space is expensive, but is it worth the cost?

It’s a valid concern, and one that resonates with many people. The cost of living is rising, housing remains out of reach for ...
Fast Company

You’re reading this story thanks to decades of space exploration—but that’s exactly why policies need to change

There’s a very common question asked of people working in space exploration: Why explore space when we have so many problems on Earth? From Wi-Fi to satellite images of real estate, to matters of ...
The Conversation

Is space worth the cost? Accounting experts say its value can’t be found in spreadsheets

Since the early days of human space exploration, the endeavour has been haunted by a very good question: why spend so much on space when there are so many urgent problems here on Earth? Against this ...
techtimes

How Space Exploration Leads to New Technology and Scientific Innovation

Space exploration has become one of the strongest forces behind technological advancements because it pushes science and engineering beyond normal limits. Harsh space conditions such as radiation, ...
Space.com

For too long, colonial language has dominated space exploration. There is a better way

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. At an internal staff briefing last week, acting NASA ...
techtimes

8 Exciting Space Missions to Watch in 2025: Key NASA Projects and Exploration Updates

Humanity is entering one of the most active eras of space missions ever recorded. From deep-space probes studying ancient cosmic history to robotic explorers targeting moons, asteroids, and Mars, 2025 ...