Space services used to be separated from networks on Earth, but this model has changed over the last few years, with the two becoming more and more interdependent. Space-based services support essential services such as military, utilities, aviation and emergency communications and therefore get drawn into geopolitical conflicts on... Read more
Twenty-five years ago that little robot, a six-wheeled rover named Sojourner, made it — becoming the first in a string of rovers built and operated by NASA to explore Mars. Four more NASA rovers, each more capable and complex than the last, have surveyed the Red Planet. The one... Read more
“New space” refers to the recent commercialisation of the space sector. While the state used to have a monopoly over the sector, private actors now play an increasingly important role, most notably companies like SpaceX and the so-called “GAFAs” (Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon). Furthermore, digital applications are dominated... Read more
The images of the Webb Telescope reveal the deep beauty of our universe a Read more
ESA’s Terrae Novae exploration programme is leading Europe’s human journey into the Solar system using robots as precursors and scouts. Exploring space is about travelling farther and coming back with new experiences and knowledge to help us on Earth. Humankind will benefit from the new discoveries, ambitions, science, inspiration,... Read more
Last day of sim for the SMOPS crew, wrapping up experiments and starting to pack for the return travels. #smop #marsplanet #desertresearch #astronauta #marte #astronomia #galaxia #espacio #launchamerica #spazio #spacestation #galaxias #spaceexploration #spaceshuttle #astronauts #sistemasolar #astronaut #internationalspacestation #astronomía #spaceship #spacexlaunch #spacetravel #spacecraft #astronomer #astrophysics #spaceart #astrofisica #astrophotography #galaxies #astronomie Read more
A good solOperations proceed nominally, with some more focus the journalist’s work filming the station. #smops #marsplanet #marsdesertresearch #astronauta #astronomia #launchamerica #spazio #espacio #spacestation #spaceexploration #spaceshuttle #astronauts #sistemasolar #astronaut #astronomer #starlink #starship #spaceship #astronautlife #spaceart #astrophysics #spacecraft #astrophotography #spacexlaunch #astronomie #galaxies #extraterrestrial #stargazing #astronautas #pianeti Read more
Easter on MarsThe crew woke up earlier than usual so that they could conduct an extra vehicular activity a bit far away from our habitat. They watched the sunrise from the main window of the hab while enjoying our breakfast and a nice Italian coffee before exiting the station. The... Read more
A visitor on Mars The MDRS received a visitor who interviewed the crew members and accompanied them in their daily tasks. Some cargo was received from Earth, with additional sensors and equipment for EVA. #smops #marsplanet #mdrs #spaceflight #research #spaceexploration #outerspace #science #astronomer #spacetravel #astronomy #astronauts #spacecraft #spaceindustry #planets... Read more
Habemus antennam (et samples) The first part of experiments has been completely set up (geological and biological samples, satellite ground station), and now the crew move towards other experiments (drone mapping, 3D scanning, 3D printing). #smops #marsplanet #desertresearch #spaceflight #spacetravel #spacecraft #astronauts #spacestation #spaceexploration #astronomer #outerspace #astronaut #astronomy #starlink #spaceindustry... Read more
OUR SIMULATION MISSION: SMOPS
Mars Simulation Mission at MDRS in Utah 2022
SRL = SPACE READINESS LEVEL
WE ARE MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASTRONAUTICAL FEDERATION
The V-Mars Program
MARS TO EARTH CONFERENCE
THE MARS CITY PROJECT
