SpaceFlight Vol 62 No 12 – December 2020

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In search of antimatter: Mirror Quark Limited, a company founded by our own Alan Bond, Honorary Fellow of the British Interplanetary Society, has sponsored an exciting and challenging competition to find methods of storing and handling antihydrogen, for use in advanced space propulsion.

Us – or them? Geoffrey Briggs looks again at the old controversy – human or robot space exploration? Electronics and Information Technology have made amazing advances since the early space probes, but can they completely replace human astronauts?

How to feel the Universe: How can disabled people enjoy and appreciate the exhibits at space museums? Russ Palmer tells of the innovative measures that museums, such as the National Space Centre, Leicester, are taking to help the disabled, with accessibility, good toilet accommodation, assistance from both human guides and trained Assistance Dogs, and by allowing carers and personal assistants free admission.

REGULARS:

Behind the news: Smash & grab – Woman on the Moon – Starliner faces more uncertainty – ESA’s Moon delivery truck– Trash and carry

Space UK

ISS Report
9th August – 8th September 2020

Multi-media
The latest space-related books, games, videos

Satellite Digest 574
August 2020

Letters to the Editor

Society News/Diary
What’s happened/What’s coming up

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