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Choosing between an industrial PhD at a prestigious company and accepting a full-time job in a cutting-edge Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) position depends on your career goals and personal interests. If you are inclined towards research and development, and have a passion for in-depth study of specialized topics within the space industry, an industrial […]

In recent years, there have been several exciting publications about the Solar System, focusing particularly on its intriguing icy moons. These books delve into the mysteries and fascinating features of celestial bodies such as Europa, Enceladus, and others. “The Moons of the Solar System” by James Bauer – This book provides a comprehensive overview of […]

Many areas of astronomy and space exploration play crucial roles in shaping our understanding of the universe and our future on Earth. Here are several fields with significant implications: Planetary Defense: Understanding and tracking near-Earth objects (NEOs), such as asteroids and comets, is vital in preventing potential catastrophic impacts. Advances in this field can lead […]

The Opportunity rover was initially scheduled for a 90-sol mission on Mars, with each sol (a Martian day) being slightly longer than an Earth day at approximately 24 hours and 39 minutes. However, the rover far exceeded expectations, operating for nearly 15 years after landing on Mars in January 2004. Its mission formally concluded on […]

The Breakthrough Starshot initiative aims to send small, lightweight probes to a nearby star system using photons emitted by a powerful ground-based laser array. If a similar technology were employed by an extraterrestrial civilization to send probes toward our solar system, the ability to detect these probes would depend on a few critical factors. Firstly, […]

A supernova is a powerful and luminous astrophysical event that occurs when a star undergoes catastrophic collapse and explosion. There are two main types of supernovae, Type I and Type II, each with different underlying mechanisms but sharing the common theme of a stellar explosion. Type I supernovae are further divided into several subcategories, the […]

Debris in the night sky can often be attributed to space events such as the reentry of satellite parts, rocket stages, or meteor showers. Over locations like Berlin and Hamburg, it’s not unusual to occasionally observe such phenomena due to the movement and decay of artificial objects in Earth’s orbit or natural celestial activities. If […]

The shape of the universe is a profound question within cosmology, influencing our understanding of its origin, evolution, and ultimate fate. To grasp this, we need to consider Einstein’s theory of General Relativity, which describes gravity not as a force, but as the curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy. Thus, the shape of […]

An intriguing experiment to conduct on a rocket would be to investigate the effects of microgravity on protein crystallization. Protein crystals grown in space can be of higher quality and larger size compared to those grown on Earth due to the absence of gravity-induced sedimentation and convection currents. By studying these crystals, researchers can gain […]

Creating an updated version of the golden record would involve thoughtful consideration of the messages and images we want to convey to potential extraterrestrial recipients. I would include a balanced and diverse collection that represents the current state of human civilization, Earth’s environment, and the multiplicity of cultures. Images would encompass the following themes: Human […]