1 | Introduction and Overview The Aqualunar Challenge, a collaborative initiative between the UK Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency, aims to develop innovative technologies for extracting and purifying water from the Moon's surface. It comprises two tracks, the UK track with a total of £1.2 million prize and the Canadian track with a total of $1M CAD that will be awarded in grant funding to UK and Canadian space tech companies respectively. The joint initiative aims to find solutions t…
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In terrestrial affairs, time is a well-understood construct: it structures our daily routines, underpins global financial systems, and governs legal deadlines and obligations. However, once we leave the Earth, the concept of time becomes far more complex — both scientifically and legally. As space activities increase, the question “What time is it in space?” is no longer merely philosophical. It is a growing operational, legal, and regulatory challenge. This article examines the multifaceted na…
The World's First Wooden Satellite and its Sustainability Potential As a DIY guy and hobby carpenter in love with wood I was fascinated reading about the first wooden satellite that made it to space and even to the ISS! Here are my thoughts: A New Chapter in Sustainable Space Technology The world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on November 5, 2024. This innovative project, developed by researchers at Kyoto University in partnership with Sumi…