Space Review is an online magazine for free that publishes articles, essays, commentary, reviews, and other information on all aspects related to space exploration. The publication was founded in February 2003 by Jeff Foust. It is published weekly and focuses on space science, technology and policy.
Some of the most popular articles in space review concern space exploration history and policy as well as the latest developments within the space sector. This week space review will be focusing on stories concerning the history, present and future human spaceflight.
The magazine's cover story this week examines space life sciences research, which is a key part of the International Space Station program today and one that took a long time to develop. The article also examines how Japan, a major ISS partner, is preparing to collaborate on lunar exploration via the Artemis project.
For many space travellers, the long and difficult journey to reach their goal is exhausting. The book that examines the journey to becoming an astronaut shows a wide range of people, including women of color. It also examines some challenges they faced along their journey to become NASA astronauts.
The evolution of space exploration can also be seen through the lens of space art and space photography. Jeff Foust reviews the book, which features photographs of galaxies or planets as artworks.
Space art and photography are often discussed. However, it's unclear what the role is in space exploration. Jeff Foust, a space reviewer, discusses what is being accomplished to make those spaces visible to the general public.
As the US government abandons its nuclear weapons, a new space policy is being created. It will also ban destructive direct ascent anti-satellite test. Cassandra Steer reveals to Breaking Defense that, despite the ban on destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite tests, the United States is still trying to find ways of protecting its space assets.
When astronauts from Skylab took photographs of a Nevada base that was secretive, the CIA was concerned. DwayneDay examines the actions taken by the agency in response to this incident.
While the United States and other nations are making efforts to avoid using space as a weapon, military uses of space continue to be a serious concern for governments, private companies and the wider world. Many experts believe that spaceflight is the "original sin" and need to be protected as an international resource.
Two small developers of launch vehicles suffered huge failures last week, which highlighted the financial problems and technical issues that can plague the sector. Francis Castanos examines the potential implications for this sector.
It may sound unlikely to buy space furniture, but selling used space equipment and other accessories could be a great win for the environment as well as consumers. Chan Park, founder and CEO of Oliver Space, says it's similar to the used-car industry. Here customers are encouraged not to purchase new cars but to maintain their vehicles in good condition. This helps to conserve money and the environment.