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Space Resources Observatory

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around space resources observatory. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

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Asteroid Mining and Lunar Resources

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around asteroid mining and lunar resources. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

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Satellite and CubeSat Development

Learn how compact spacecraft are conceived, tested and used for scientific and educational missions.

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Earth Observation and Climate Intelligence

Explore how satellite imagery and environmental data can help researchers study our changing planet.

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Planetary Defence

Explore tracking near-Earth objects, understanding impact risks and the science behind mitigation concepts.

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Space Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around space robotics and artificial intelligence. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

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Space Medicine

Discover research questions about microgravity, human physiology and wellbeing during space travel.

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In-Space Manufacturing

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around in-space manufacturing. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

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Space Energy and Propulsion

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around space energy and propulsion. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

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Space Habitats and Life Support

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around space habitats and life support. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

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Interstellar Exploration Concepts

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around interstellar exploration concepts. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

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Research Projects and Publications

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Innovation Challenges

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around innovation challenges. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

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01Space Resources Observatory↗02Asteroid Mining and Lunar Resources↗03Satellite and CubeSat Development↗04Earth Observation and Climate Intelligence↗05Planetary Defence↗06Space Robotics and Artificial Intelligence↗07Space Medicine↗08In-Space Manufacturing↗09Space Energy and Propulsion↗10Space Habitats and Life Support↗11Interstellar Exploration Concepts↗12Research Projects and Publications↗13Innovation Challenges↗
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Space Resources Observatory

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around space resources observatory. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

This proposed topic could be explored through scientific briefings, concept studies, student projects and future collaborative work, subject to resources and partnerships.

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Asteroid Mining and Lunar Resources

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around asteroid mining and lunar resources. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

This proposed topic could be explored through scientific briefings, concept studies, student projects and future collaborative work, subject to resources and partnerships.

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Satellite and CubeSat Development

Learn how compact spacecraft are conceived, tested and used for scientific and educational missions.

This proposed topic could be explored through scientific briefings, concept studies, student projects and future collaborative work, subject to resources and partnerships.

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Earth Observation and Climate Intelligence

Explore how satellite imagery and environmental data can help researchers study our changing planet.

This proposed topic could be explored through scientific briefings, concept studies, student projects and future collaborative work, subject to resources and partnerships.

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Planetary Defence

Explore tracking near-Earth objects, understanding impact risks and the science behind mitigation concepts.

This proposed topic could be explored through scientific briefings, concept studies, student projects and future collaborative work, subject to resources and partnerships.

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Space Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around space robotics and artificial intelligence. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

This proposed topic could be explored through scientific briefings, concept studies, student projects and future collaborative work, subject to resources and partnerships.

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SPACE 1 / 07

Space Medicine

Discover research questions about microgravity, human physiology and wellbeing during space travel.

This proposed topic could be explored through scientific briefings, concept studies, student projects and future collaborative work, subject to resources and partnerships.

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SPACE 1 / 08

In-Space Manufacturing

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around in-space manufacturing. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

This proposed topic could be explored through scientific briefings, concept studies, student projects and future collaborative work, subject to resources and partnerships.

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Space Energy and Propulsion

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around space energy and propulsion. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

This proposed topic could be explored through scientific briefings, concept studies, student projects and future collaborative work, subject to resources and partnerships.

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Space Habitats and Life Support

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around space habitats and life support. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

This proposed topic could be explored through scientific briefings, concept studies, student projects and future collaborative work, subject to resources and partnerships.

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Interstellar Exploration Concepts

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around interstellar exploration concepts. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

This proposed topic could be explored through scientific briefings, concept studies, student projects and future collaborative work, subject to resources and partnerships.

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Research Projects and Publications

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around research projects and publications. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

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Innovation Challenges

Explore the scientific opportunities and open questions around innovation challenges. SPACE 1 envisions a platform for thoughtful inquiry, emerging technologies and future collaborative projects.

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