Space telescopes, supercolliders, and the perils of big science

By Jeff Foust on 2012 January 10 at 11:26 am ET

Pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge has become increasingly expensive. In astronomy, that has meant larger telescopes, both on the ground and in space (in addition to increasingly complex planetary probes). In particle physics, it involves a series of larger and more powerful accelerators. However, one Nobel laureate fears that governments’ willingness to fund such […]

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Reacting to China’s space white paper

By Jeff Foust on 2012 January 6 at 6:10 am ET

Last week the Chinese government issued a white paper titled “China’s Space Activities in 2011″ that outlined the country’s recent activities in space as well as, more importantly, its plans for the next five years. Most of what that white paper included had been previously announced by Chinese officials, including robotic lunar landers, continued progress […]

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A review of the candidates’ space positions (or lack thereof)

By Jeff Foust on 2012 January 3 at 7:05 pm ET

While you’re awaiting the results of tonight’s Iowa caucuses (or even if you’re just watching the Sugar Bowl), you can catch up on the positions of the Republican presidential candidates on space in this article published today in The Space Review. It largely recaps what has been posted here over the last few months, with […]

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