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science2 months ago

Archaeology Insights from 25 Years of the International Space Station

The article celebrates 25 years of continuous habitation on the International Space Station, highlighting its role in scientific research, international cooperation, and the unique insights gained through space archaeology, which studies the social and cultural aspects of life in space using photographic and behavioral analysis. It emphasizes the station's significance as a human habitat and its potential to inform future space missions and societal issues on Earth.

via Space|
#human-interaction#international-space-station#living-in-space
science-and-technology2 years ago

Scientists Uncover Identity of Mysterious Space Object Found on Australian Beach

The mystery of an unidentified metal cylinder that washed up on a beach in Australia has been solved. The Australian Space Agency has determined that the object is debris from the third stage of a polar satellite launch vehicle operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation. The cylinder, which is believed to be the fuel containment vessel, survived re-entry due to its resilience to high temperatures. While the chances of space debris hitting populated areas are low, the Australian Space Agency is working with ISRO to determine the object's fate and ensure compliance with international space treaties.

via Newsweek|
#australian-space-agency#indian-space-research-organisation#polar-satellite-launch-vehicle
science-and-technology2 years ago

Mapping Humanity's Frontier: The Work of Space Archaeologists.

Archaeologists are creating the first-ever archaeological record of life aboard the International Space Station (ISS) through a research project called Sampling Quadrangle Assemblages Research Experiment (SQuARE). The project involves analyzing hundreds of photos taken by astronauts throughout the living and work spaces of the ISS, which show everything from anti-gravity hacks to food treats enjoyed by astronauts. The images are useful for social science researchers who want to know how people use the limited tools and material comforts available to them in space. The project aims to learn about the social consequences of a small isolated society so separated from Earth and what kinds of human behavior exist when gravity is stripped away.

via Ars Technica|
#archaeology#international-space-station#research-project