Sven PiperAstronauts Stuck in Space: The Boeing Starliner Disaster ExplainedTwo American astronauts are stranded on the ISS, and the reason might surprise you. Boeing’s Starliner, once hailed as the future of space…Sep 5Sep 5
Sven PiperThe UFO Hacker — The Unbelievable Story of Gary McKinnonThe story of Gary McKinnon, who became known to the world as a “UFO hacker” in the early 2000s, is nothing short of extraordinary. If his…Aug 23Aug 23
Sven PiperHow Space Travel Helped the Solar IndustryMankind is at a crossroads. Today’s decisions will significantly impact how people live in the future. If humanity continues to emit vast…Jun 5Jun 5
Sven PiperMoon Mission — The ColonyIn my last article, I talked about a lunar base, and I mentioned that scientific and economic interests would justify a lunar colony. But…May 25May 25
Sven PiperMoon Mission — The BaseThe idea to build an outpost on the Moon came up again and again over many decades, ever since we have been doing space travel. But would…May 24May 24
Sven PiperMars Mission — The ColonyThis is the third part of my multi-part special on the conquest of Mars. The first was about the challenges of the Mars spacecraft, and…May 23May 23
Sven PiperMars Mission — The BaseAncient Romans named the shimmering red body in the firmament after their god of war. No other planet in our solar system seems more…May 22May 22
Sven PiperMars Mission — The SpaceshipNot everyone on Earth thinks a manned mission to Mars is a good idea. However, I am convinced that a manned mission to Mars would broaden…May 20May 20
Sven PiperLife in the year 3000“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”May 18May 18
Sven PiperThe Future Unveiled: Life in 2500This is the fourth part of my five-part series about life in the future. As always, be prepared what I think the future might bring.May 17May 17