In the vacuum of space, where every gram of cargo is carefully calculated and every spare part costs thousands of dollars to launch, 3D printing is changing the game. What once seemed like science fiction is now a cornerstone of future space infrastructure—allowing us to build, repair, and innovate beyond Earth, one layer at a…
We are venturing deeper into the era of space innovation, and a quiet revolution is unfolding above our heads. Artificial Intelligence (AI), once confined to Earth-based labs and smart devices, is now making decisions in orbit. Satellites, the silent sentinels of space, are increasingly relying on AI to manage operations, adapt to their environments, and…
The race to build humanity’s next home in orbit is heating up—and Starlab just moved to the front of the pack. Voyager Space, in partnership with Airbus, has announced that its commercial space station project has cleared a major hurdle: the Preliminary Design Review (PDR). With this technical green light in hand, Starlab now transitions…
The Dream of a Second Home For decades, Mars has captured humanity’s imagination as our most likely second home. From the first blurry telescope images to detailed photos sent by rovers like Curiosity and Perseverance, the Red Planet has evolved from a mystery to a serious candidate for colonization. But how close are we—really—to establishing…
Humanity stands at the threshold of a new industrial revolution—one that extends beyond Earth’s boundaries into the vastness of space. Space mining, the process of extracting valuable minerals and resources from celestial bodies, is poised to become a pivotal industry in the coming decades, reshaping economies and expanding the frontier of human civilization. Why Space…
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The space economy is on the cusp of a transformative era, driven by advancements in technology, increasing private sector involvement, and growing international cooperation. As we look to the future, the potential for economic activities in the solar system extends beyond Earth orbit to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. This post explores the various facets…
Biophilic design, which incorporates elements of nature into built environments, holds immense potential for improving the psychological well-being of astronauts living in confined spaces in space. Here’s how biophilic design can specifically address the challenges of space psychology: Connection to Nature: Biophilic design aims to create environments that mimic natural settings, even in the artificial…
Humanity’s ambitions to explore and inhabit space are growing—and so are the complexities of designing for environments vastly different from Earth. Among these challenges, perhaps one of the most intriguing and demanding is designing for microgravity. In the vacuum of space, where gravitational forces are negligible, traditional principles of architecture must be reimagined to ensure…
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where humanity is venturing farther and farther into the unknown, the challenges of living in confined spaces become increasingly pronounced. Space architecture isn’t just about designing functional habitats; it’s also about understanding and addressing the psychological toll that confinement can take on astronauts. One of the foremost psychological…