Recently, there have been a peppering of stories in the press about manned mission to Mars if, that is, we pay attention to the announcements of space agencies. But they are make-believe, simulated experiments on Earth, and the plans and statements of space officials are just that, statements of intent. There is still an absence of what is actually needed in order to launch interplanetary journeys within a reasonable timeframe: a lot of money, a political commitment and an ambitious and well-articulated plan.

Alicia Rivera | June 15, 2010

Renting a taxi, or buying a ticket for boarding an airplane, is something that surprises no one. In short, it is very likely to happen with the manned spaceflights of NASA. The space agency is undergoing difficult times. Therefore, to use private companies for its manned missions is by no means ruled out. If so, it's as if NASA astronauts would travel in taxis.

Alicia Rivera | 9 March 2010

The economic hardship and lack of clear objectives in the space race is causing a substantive discussion in the United States. Back to the moon is no longer a priority. And human spaceflights until now forbidden for private enterprise, are also under review. All waiting for the new materials and technologies to regain the initiative.

Malén Ruiz de Elvira |16 February 2010