F. Stephan's Blog, page 9
December 8, 2020
Looking forward 1,6 million years in the future …
Go and have a look at this video showing a projection of the evolution of the milky way from now and into the future
December 7, 2020
Infographics on moon colonies …
A quick infographics on moon colonies. I loved each of the graphics present in the article…
https://www.space.com/21588-how-moon-base-lunar-colony-works-infographic.html
December 3, 2020
Have you watched the Juno’s video ?
They are amazing. Views of Jupiter we all dreamed about. Go and have a look
December 2, 2020
Moon dust ??? dangerous or life-saving ?
Moon dust :
can get into anything, including your spacesuit and your lungs…. not good
can be turned into buildings or oxygen … better
Building a station on the moon will have us face a thousand dangers ! And yet, I would still go !
https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Turning_Moon_dust_into_oxygen
November 30, 2020
Onsite fuel generation
This is the key to space travel, isn’t it ? We can’t bring all the fuel we need or any ship will be too heavy. A must read article for all who are fascinated by space…
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/8805/moxie-could-help-future-rockets-launch-off-mars/
November 20, 2020
Vintage rocket becomes asteroid …
Does it remind you of Buck Rogers ? I grew up with that show. So when an ancient moon rocket turns asteroid, I immediately thought about it. 
November 18, 2020
Tired of confinement ?
Then, you can move to station concordia in Antartica. Open air, maybe a bit fresh, large vistas around you… Have a look !
https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Concordia_in_2020
November 17, 2020
A selfie ? I want a selfie …
I was traveling and away from home when it landed on Mars, years ago. I liked it then, this fellow travellers reaching Mars. And since then, I don’t miss his selfies ! Have a look at the latest.
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/8796/nasas-curiosity-takes-selfie-with-mary-anning-on-the-red-planet/
November 16, 2020
space and microbiology …
A presence in space will require local biological ressources. This is the frontier we are currently exploring. More details here.Definitely worth the read !
November 13, 2020
What are the next steps after the ISS ?
I highly recommend this great article from space.com with the potential next steps to replace the ISS. have a look…
https://www.space.com/international-space-station-future-off-earth-outposts
