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Space colonization
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Space colonization, or extraterrestrial colonization, is the establishment of human settlements or colonies in outer space and on astronomical bodies. The concept, in its broadest sense, has been appl
Photo of the first national flag assembled by a human on the Moon (Apollo 11, 1969). With colonization of space having been a critically discussed issue since the dawn of the space age, resulting in the Outer Space Treaty (1967), the flag was not to symbolize any territorial claims.
Photo of the first national flag assembled by a human on the Moon (Apollo 11, 1969). With colonization of space having been a critically discussed iss
A computer-generated image from 2005 showing the distribution of mostly space debris in geocentric orbit with two areas of concentration: geostationar
A computer-generated image from 2005 showing the distribution of mostly space debris in geocentric orbit with two areas of concentration: geostationary orbit and low Earth orbit.
Through the Commercial LEO Destinations program, the Axiom Station can gradually establish commercial uses and become economically sustainable.
Through the Commercial LEO Destinations program, the Axiom Station can gradually establish commercial uses and become economically sustainable.
Artist's rendering of an envisioned lunar mining facility
Artist's rendering of an envisioned lunar mining facility
Mercury (planet)
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Mercury is the first planet from the Sun and the smallest in the Solar System. It is a rocky planet with a trace atmosphere and a surface gravity slightly lower than that of Mars. The surface of Mercu
Space colonization
…in colonialism, questioning the fundamentals and inclusivity of space colonization. Colonies on the Moon, Mars, asteroids, or the metal-rich planet Mercury, could extract local materials. The Moon is deficient in volatiles such as argon, helium and compounds of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen. The LCROSS…
Mercury in true color (by MESSENGER in 2008).
Mercury in true color (by MESSENGER in 2008).
MASCS spectrum scan of Mercury's surface by MESSENGER
MASCS spectrum scan of Mercury's surface by MESSENGER
Enhanced-color image of craters Munch (left), Sander (center), and Poe (right) amid volcanic plains (orange) near Caloris Basin
Enhanced-color image of craters Munch (left), Sander (center), and Poe (right) amid volcanic plains (orange) near Caloris Basin
Perspective view of Caloris Basin – high (red); low (blue)
Perspective view of Caloris Basin – high (red); low (blue)