In a world where dreams are the seeds of tomorrow, there's a universe of wonder waiting to be explored, and it's closer than we think. It's in the twinkle of a child's eye as they gaze at the night sky, wondering what lies beyond. It's in the stories we share, the dreams we nurture, and the belief that every child has the potential to reach for the stars.
Space tourism and deep-sea exploration stand as pioneering frontiers of human endeavour, pushing the boundaries of what we know and where we can go. However, with these ventures come numerous, risks that demand careful consideration and proactive management. Drawing insights from the deep-sea exploration industry, particularly the case of the OceanGate submersible incident in 2023, underscores the critical importance of robust risk assessment methodologies and safety protocols in ensuring the well-being of explorers. The OceanGate tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers in extreme exploration, prompting a closer examination of risk factors and mitigation strategies across both space tourism and deep-sea ventures.
The impact of space infrastructure on societal, economic, political, and security development has been steadily progressing, even significantly accelerating in recent years, leading to a new era of increased global competition that has frequently been called a “new space race”. This competition is driven by several noteworthy factors. Firstly, rising investments from both the public and private sectors have enabled significant technological advancements in areas such as satellite communication, earth and space observation, and space exploration. Additionally, the profit-driven vision of vast economic opportunities by exploiting the material resources of outer space and the desire of states to assert their position in the international political arena by demonstrating technological prowess in space also contributed to the current situation.
“Space nutrition? I’ve never heard of that before!” I hear a variation of this quote almost every time I introduce myself. For both my dietitian community and my aerospace community it’s shocking that someone with an MSc in nutrition and health can find a job in the space industry. And yet, why not? Human spaceflight is associated with a plethora of physiological challenges, and nutrition can play an important role as countermeasure.
2023 has marked significant strides in the space sector, with groundbreaking advancements in various aspects, including down-mass capabilities, the burgeoning low Earth orbit (LEO) economy, the dual-use space industry, and ambitious lunar missions. In this article, we delve into the noteworthy developments that are shaping the future of space exploration and commerce.
Navigating the space sector often conjures images of scientists and engineers at work. However, the industry also heavily relies on a diverse array of non-technical professionals to reach its goals. At weworkinspace.com, we recognize this significance. The space sector extends far beyond just rockets and missions. Legal teams, marketing professionals, financial experts, and many others contribute extensively to its success. Each of these non-tech roles plays an integral part in both the preparation and execution of space initiatives, from regulatory compliance to effective communication strategies. This quick guide intends to shed light on these vital yet often overlooked roles in the space sector per category. Using examples from WeWork space, our goal is to help you explore potential careers and understand that the space industry offers opportunities for all!
Given how busy the next decade will be for lunar exploration, issues related to interoperability, safety, and sustainability will likely need to be addressed and solved for necessity’s sake.
The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is the premier conference for professionals in the space sector. The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) is the hosting body for the IAC, whose activities involve the annual Young Professionals (YP) Workshop that is hosted in parallel to the IAC. The goal of the YP Workshop is to recruit young researchers from around the world to investigate selected topics of interest for the IAF community. The in-person YP workshop happens one day before the IAC, usually hosted in September-October.
SGAC Diversity Campaign (April 2022) Featuring the diverse profiles of our members, SGAC Trinidad and Tobago in collaboration with the Diversity and Gender Equality (Our Giant Leap) Project Group
