The Melbourne International Space Festival is back again from 03 to 08 December 2024! Read more about SpaceFest24 here: https://adastravita.com/melbourne-international-space-festival-2024/ There are three exciting events to choose from – a three-day Microgravity Workshop at La Trobe University (small cost involved, student discount), the “Life in Space Symposium (also at La Trobe, free), and the AustronautContinue reading “Melbourne International Space Festival 2024”
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May 2023 Updates and Ukraine Emergency Appeal
May 2023 has been an extraordinary month when all the stars aligned, and wonderful things have happened in recognition of our work in aerospace medicine, and space health in particular. This includes being a finalist in the Australian Space Awards for the fourth year, taking out the “Innovator of the Year” award, a well-received presentationContinue reading “May 2023 Updates and Ukraine Emergency Appeal”
Australian Space Awards 2023 Finalist
The finalists have been announced today for the 2023 Australian Space Awards, and our Founder, Dr Rowena Christiansen, is deeply honoured to have been selected in three categories. It is wonderful to see so many outstanding contributors to the Australian space industry being recognised for their work by their peers. The Awards Night will takeContinue reading “Australian Space Awards 2023 Finalist”
Space Health Research UK Analog Mission 2023 – Call for EoIs
From our UK colleague Myles Harris, CEO and Founder of Space Health Research: The following calls are open for Space Health Research analogue mission 2023. The deadline for submissions is 31 March 2023. All information about the calls is included in the Google Form. Please note, you need to be signed into a Google account (gmail) to accessContinue reading “Space Health Research UK Analog Mission 2023 – Call for EoIs”
The Jus Ad Astra Project – human rights in space
We are delighted to share the latest newsletter from the Jus Ad Astra Project regarding human rights in space, and a link to a recent article about the Project. As well as the rights to water, a breathable atmosphere, and a habitable environment, the ‘right to health’ is also an important human right, as humansContinue reading “The Jus Ad Astra Project – human rights in space”
Commercial Human Spaceflight – A New Frontier
Introducing our new special guest editor, Philip Vukovic – BSc (Melb). Many thanks to Philip for this wonderful piece for anyone who is curious about ‘commercial spaceflight’, something that has been in the news a lot over the past year. Are you wondering where you should go for your next big holiday? Well… deliberating on your nextContinue reading “Commercial Human Spaceflight – A New Frontier”
Ad astra vita! – A Brief Overview of the Medical and Physiological Problems Associated with Spaceflight
Introducing our new special guest editor, Philip Vukovic – BSc (Melb). Many thanks to Philip for this wonderful introductory piece for anyone who is curious about the effects of spaceflight on humans. As we continue to embark on our journey through the austere and challenging environments of space, further research in space medicine and lifeContinue reading “Ad astra vita! – A Brief Overview of the Medical and Physiological Problems Associated with Spaceflight”
Curious about ‘space surgery’?
If you are curious about the cutting-edge discipline of surgery in space, then the new Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) Space Surgery Association is just the group for you! Visit the website to read more…
The Space Show – “Risk and Rewards: The Dawning of a New Era of Commercial Spaceflight”
This coming Saturday August 14th at 12:00 CEST, join Dr Mindy Howard of Inner Space Training and Blue Abyss, Dr Dorit Donoviel, Executive Director of TRISH, our Founder, Dr Rowena Christiansen, and the Founder of the Space Show, Thi Hien Nguyen, for a fascinating panel discussion about the new era of commercial spaceflight. Register freeContinue reading “The Space Show – “Risk and Rewards: The Dawning of a New Era of Commercial Spaceflight””
AIAA Adelaide Professionals Chapter: Experiences from Industry – Space Medicine
This coming Saturday 7 August, join our founder Dr Rowena Christiansen, Dr Alicia Tucker and final year medical student Vienna Tran to hear them talking about their careers and journeys into the area of space medicine. Come along to hear three (hopefully fascinating) stories about what inspired them and the paths that they have takenContinue reading “AIAA Adelaide Professionals Chapter: Experiences from Industry – Space Medicine”
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