Essays and commentary about the final frontier

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Many astronauts report a change in perspective that results from seeing the Earth from space. A book examines a different shift some have reported from seeing the universe in a new way while in space. thespacereview.com/article/5…
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Astrobiology and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence have largely focused on biological life. But the first evidence of intelligence we might detect beyond Earth may not be biological in nature. thespacereview.com/article/5…
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Fifty years ago this month, an issue of National Geographic introduced many people to the concept of space settlements. What it predicted for the faraway future of 2026 and why those visions fell short: thespacereview.com/article/5…
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Last week NASA outlined initial plans for developing a lunar base, awarding contracts for rovers and the landers that would deliver them. But those plans faced an immediate challenge after the explosion of New Glenn. thespacereview.com/article/5…
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A recent essay took issue with claims that seeing the Earth from space can create a meaningful shift in perception. Frank White, who proposed the Overview Effect, defends the concept and its significance. thespacereview.com/article/5…
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Despite a budget request that proposed steep cuts to NASA, administrator Jared Isaacman still remains popular on Capitol Hill and in industry. How long might those good feelings last? thespacereview.com/article/5…
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The sharp increase in launches has led to warnings about the environmental impacts of emissions on the upper atmosphere. But those analyses don’t include changes in launch systems that can mitigate those impacts. thespacereview.com/article/5…
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NASA’s decision to effectively cancel the lunar Gateway has forced its international partners to reconsider their plans. Phil McCrory argues that this presents an opportunity for them to work together on their own lunar plans exclusive of NASA. thespacereview.com/article/5…

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There was a push in the 1960s and early 1970s within the US intelligence community for images with increasing resolution. Dwayne Day examines the debate within the community about the value of very high resolution images versus other requirements. thespacereview.com/article/5…
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