When the space age began, the opportunities to access space were limited to only a few nations and there were limited consequences for bad behavior. The special nature of space as a sphere of civilian and military activity continues to draw increasing interest as more countries develop and enhance their space programs.
Earth is one of an estimated 1024 (1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) planets in the observable universe. The odds that our world is the only one suitable for life are astronomical – pun intended.
The race is on for mining not only precious minerals but also building out a security force to keep our technology, and our place among the stars, safe from the unknown.
The aerospace industry employs a wide number of people. For example, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) hires people from multiple fields, including:
By William Tucker Contributor, In Homeland Security This summer will mark the 50th anniversary of the first manned lunar…
The Cold War was a globe-spanning war of ideas and ideals between the United States and the Soviet Union. Consisting of conflicts on the Korean Peninsula, Southeast Asia and wide-ranging spy operations, perhaps its most dramatic battlefield was set against the backdrop of space.
For those interested in pursuing a career in the space field — whether you want to become an astronaut or are more interested in a technical or scientific role…
Ever since Pythagoras theorized that all celestial bodies are spherical about 2,500 years, mankind has been fascinated by Earth’s only moon, especially the unknown half that always faces away from us, popularly called the “dark side.”