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https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20250515-the-space-archaeologists-hoping-to-save-our-cosmic-history>
"Space is being commercialised on a scale unseen before. Faced by powerful
commercial and political forces and with scant legal protections, artefacts
that tell the story of our species' journey into space are in danger of being
lost – both in orbit and down here on Earth.
Like Stonehenge, these are irreplaceable artefacts and sites that have a
timeless significance to humanity because they represent an essential stage in
the evolution of our species. They are often also expressions of national pride
because of the industrial and scientific effort needed to achieve them.
Sometimes they are also memorials to those who died in the course of ambitious
space programmes.
They also have another use. Studying these artefacts and sites helps
researchers better understand how astronauts interact with new technology,
adapt to new environments and develop new cultural practices. The conclusions
of researchers can influence the design of future spacecraft and help future
space missions succeed.
Can a new generation of pioneering space archaeologists like Alice Gorman and
Justin Walsh help save our space heritage for coming generations, and how might
their work change space exploration in the future?"
Via
Positive.News
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
