According to a NASA proposal to the White House, a waystation could be built at the Earth-Moon Lagrange Point 2 to serve Moon and Mars exploration programs. But while it’s an awesome idea, what are the chances it’s actually going to get off the ground.
Archives: Space Flight
Blog: Amazing and Bizarre Photos of the Baikonur Space Complex
A collection of photos from the Baikonur Star City space complex that show Russia’s still active human space flight program set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Blog: Lunar Satellite Pinpoints Apollo 17 Photo Sites
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has pinpointed the exact sites where Apollo 17 panoramic photos were taken by mapping the Moon. This will no doubt have interesting implications for science.
Blog: Cutting Edge Space Propulsion
The VASMIR engine uses magnets to super heat gas into a plasma that can drive a ship to Mars in just over a month. Take a look at how it works and ponder the possibilities.
Blog: Property Rights In Space
James Cameron and a few other underachievers have announced plans to mine asteroids in space. But the state of property law in space is… up in the air. How would you encourage space entrepreneurship?
