SPHERE Fishing for Space Debris

The International Space Station (ISS) sure could use some help, and eventually might get it if people buy off on this latest idea. If you weren’t aware, the ISS has three robot test satellites aboard, called SPHERES. SPHERES have been highlighted on this site before for a different project, so here’s what they’re used for just in […]

Real Space Coffee From ISSpresso

This is definitely a culinary switch from yesterday’s post regarding the Chinese attempts at making mealworms palatable. There’s only one nation that produces brutally beautiful machines such as the Ducati Diavel and the Ferrari Berlinetta F12. One nation with fashion from the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, and Versace. One nation that gave us delicious and wonderful sounding […]

Astronaut Pay

Sure, some of us say we’d work in space for free. We’re pretty nerdy that way. I’m pretty sure, then, for these astronauts, that getting paid to do something they love, is icing on the cake. I’m assuming astronauts love their job. There’s a lot of work and commitment involved to become an astronaut, though, so […]