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The competition between the USA, China and Russia will accelerate the new space race and will have consequences for all of us here on Earth. In recent years, rare metals and water have been found on the Moon while private companies have massively lowered the cost of breaking through the atmosphere. Elon Musk’s SpaceX and its reusable rockets are part of this story, as is the miniaturisation of satellites.
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SpaceX
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SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp.) is a private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk in 2002. Its mission is to reduce space transportation costs and enable the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has made significant strides in the space industry, particularly with its reusable rocket technology. The company’s rockets, such as the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy, have drastically lowered the cost of launching payloads into space. SpaceX is also known for developing the Starship, a fully reusable spacecraft designed for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Fun fact: SpaceX was the first private company to send astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft in 2020, a milestone previously achieved only by government space agencies!
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NASA
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NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is the United States government agency responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics research. Established in 1958, NASA's mission is to pioneer space exploration, advance scientific knowledge, and develop new technologies that benefit humanity. The agency has been behind major milestones in space exploration, including landing the first humans on the Moon with the Apollo missions and operating the Hubble Space Telescope.
Fun fact: NASA's Apollo 11 mission, which landed the first humans on the Moon in 1969, involved less computing power than a modern-day smartphone!
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ESA
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ESA (European Space Agency) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the exploration of space. Established in 1975, ESA represents multiple European countries working together to advance space technology and scientific understanding. The agency conducts a wide range of activities, including Earth observation, planetary exploration, and space science research, and collaborates with international partners such as NASA and Roscosmos.
Fun fact: ESA's Rosetta mission was the first to successfully land a probe, Philae, on a comet's surface in 2014, providing groundbreaking data about comet composition and behavior!