the U.S.
space program has a robust life science program that is diligently
working to innovate new approaches, research and technologies in the
fields of biotechnology and bio-nanotechnology science, which are
providing new solutions for old problems – including food security,
medical needs and energy needs
more money be allocated to
develop environmentally sound and energy efficient engine programs for
commercial and private aviation
we lack fundamental knowledge about the entire
effect of the photosynthesis system on food growth, and that space-based
research could provide vital clues to scientists on how to streamline
the process to spur more efficient food growth
From the start of the space age until 2010 only around 500 people have journeyed into space, but with the advent of private space travel in the next 24 months another 500 people are expected to go into space
Wagner indentified prize systems that award monetary prizes to companies or individuals as an effective way to spur innovation and creativity, and urged the Congressional staffers present to consider creating more prize systems to stimulate needed innovation
according to the normal website (http://www.bnsc.gov.uk/):
"The UK Space Agency website will officially launch on 1 April 2010. Until then, the BNSC website will be in a state of transition "
the guys above i think just take the piss coz theres no official website. Mission statement: TOGETHER WE ARE GOING TO EMBARK ON A JOURNEY INTO SPACE.
..........................THE MISSION IS......MARS................................."
I've just read a blog entry about this on New Scientist, and while the entry itself is not interesting, I learned from it where the UKSA and ESA's UK establishment are going to be based. Answer: it's even more in the middle of nowhere than Plymouth! BTW does anyone (Leo?) know what is the basis on which new ESA establishments locations are chosen (if this info is classified, you can send it on priv ;)
[Edit] Esa has released a news item about it... Whatever one can say about the British Space Agency, they certainly have a fantastic logo!
[MaRu] Are you curious about the origin of images I put on my desktop wallpaper? This 2-hours (!) movie should help you understand what they are and where do they come from. Even if you're a biologist ;-) You can watch the trailer here: http://youtube.com