Managing and responding to disasters is an increasing concern for countries worldwide. The loss of property, life, and natural resources are harsh realities that have to be addressed. For many governments and development agencies, finding new and better methods of
Today on March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. In honor of women’s contributions to advance science, I’ve rounded up here several notable women astronomers and space scientists. Many scientific fields are dominated by men. This is also true for
There is a lot of room for growth within the satellite industry. I'm optimistic of that as space is no longer restricted to governmental bodies and public funds. As we enter Space Age 2.0, the satellite industry will further advance with
Mankind has always been defined by our collective curiosity. We constantly push for greater things, expanding our knowledge and influence over the world around us. Some achieved things that were previously thought impossible. The Wright brothers flew the first fixed-winged
The rapid growth of people migrating to cities to live, study or work is set to continue. According to the United Nations, more than half of today’s 7.5 billion world population live in cities. By 2050, about 70% of the
Today marks the 57th anniversary when Ham became the first chimpanzee in space. I want to take this opportunity to look back at the involvement of animals in the space industry. As early as 1948, animals were deployed on space
Everyone has someone they look up to and for many, John Young was that person; an inspirational figure, a hero and a pioneer. From his recent passing, I would like to take time to reflect on his accomplishments and why
The lack of accessibility to the internet is among the most noticeable problems experienced by communities in rural locations. These communities, aside from being largely poor, are excluded from opportunities that can come from internet access. The internet has given us
