F. Stephan's Blog, page 12

Will we live in lava tubes in Mars ?

Maybe. I already posted an article on the moon and the same reasons which led us to consider taking refuge in lava tubes on the moon can be applied to Mars. Here you will find a very detailed article, fascinating !

Do you know how sail could be used in space ?

I have always been fascinated by the research around this technology. This is the last article on this. Image a ship pushed by lasers across space !


 


http://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Ultra-thin_sail_could_speed_journey_to_other_star_systems

The magnetic pole is moving around. Scary ???

In Human Starpilots #4, a Child of the Federation, the magnetic pole of Filb is inverted, as part of a series of cataclysm. How does it happen ? Here is what I found when I went looking


 


https://www.space.com/magnetic-north-pole-to-siberia.html

One of the most stunning videos of Jupiter I have ever seen.

Do you want to see weird pictures ou space and dream ? then go and have a look…


 


https://www.space.com/stunning-jupiter-photos-reveal-haze-and-more.htm

X shaped galaxies ?

X shaped galaxies ? Did you know there were X shaped galaxies ? And even better why ? I love those articles on space dynamics …

https://www.space.com/x-shaped-galaxy-explained-by-hydrodynamical-backflow.html

Did you read the Algebraist from Iain M Banks ?

Do you wonder about life on jovian moons ??? Some of the science behind it is here. Have a look !


 


https://www.space.com/alien-life-could-survive-hydrogen-rich-exoplanet-atmosphere.html

Tectonic activity on the moon ?

It can’t be as the moon isn’t alive, is it ? Sure of yourself? Read this !


 


https://www.space.com/moon-ridges-reg...

What is the cost of space debris ?

Credit: ESA

 Recently I posted an article on this satellite constellation which went bankrupt just after launch. Now, again on space debris !!!


 


http://www.esa.int/Safety_Security/Sp

Do you want a space station at home ?

 Here is the way to get it thanks to Lego. Have a look at it. I may buy it for Father’s day.


https://www.esaspaceshop

Credits : ESA & LEGO

.com/eu/lego-iss-building-kit.html

Can we waste anything when we build a lunar station?

Not sure as urine may prove essential !!!! More in the following article

Credit : ESA