Isn’t it time we left Earth behind? Sure, the old place has had its use over the centuries but the future is in space, isn’t it? The good news is that there are other people who think like this as well. They work for the British Interplanetary Society and their idea of an orbiting space home might not be a loopy as it first sounds. The plan for this kind of home in...
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Quiz fans might want to take note of the name Kirobo. This is the answer to future pub quiz questions about the name of the first robot to head into space. Kirobo is a 13.4 inch tall robot designed by the Research Centre for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo as part of their Kibo Robot Project. The name of the little fellow comes from the Japanese...
Can you imagine taking your honeymoon in space? Some say this is the most romantic getaway a couple could have, one where they are completely alone in the world – well in space actually. This whacky concept may be closer to reality than you think, commercial space travel is well on its way but this concept has an amazing twist. The space shuttle can carry five independent...