Spaceflight Vol 58 No 12 – December 2016

The Eyes Have It!
Added to multiple concerns about the health risks of long duration weightlessness, evidence is now growing that long-term and sometimes permanent damage to the ocular system is being seen as astronauts spend more time in space.

Mexico hosts IAC 2016
David Todd sampled the mood at the 67th International Astronautical Congress and reports for Spaceflight on the atmosphere at this annual gathering of space officials, dignitaries and personalities.

Musk on Mars
Following in the tradition of some of the great space visionaries of the past, Elon Musk has outlined a grand plan for colonisation of Mars and envisages vast fleets of giant space liners to achieve his dream.

What future for human space flight?
Nick Spall previews the key decisions vital for sustained commitment to UK participation in human space flight coming up at the Ministerial meeting in Europe in December.

America’s First Rocket Company
Celebrated space historian Frank H. Winter remembers the 75th anniversary of Reaction Motors Incorporated, the first US rocket company.

New Paths to Mars
Andrew Jackson reports on the 19th annual conference of the Mars Society in Washington DC and reflects on the various proposals discussed.

Regular Features

News Analysis – ExoMars A Qualified Success

A Letter from The Editor

Briefing notes – news shorts from around the world

ISS Report – 16 September 2016-15 October 2016

Satellite Digest – 527 September 2016

Flashback – A regular feature looking back 50 years ago this month

Correspondence – Flying High – Shuttles in contention

Society News – World Space Week – Battle in Space – ExCel Indeed!

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