Long-term species survival demands a deep understanding of Earth’s geological future. Plate tectonics, volcanic activity, and seismic events shape the planet’s surface and environment over...

Robotic assistants are rapidly transforming the future of deep space exploration, playing a pivotal role in advancing propulsion technologies, enhancing the study of habitable exoplanets,...

Sustaining human life and complex machinery on interstellar voyages demands unprecedented self-sufficiency. Resupply from Earth is impossible across light-years, making in-space manufacturing—especially advanced 3D printing—a...

As humanity pushes the boundaries of exploration into deep space, developing AI-driven autonomous navigation systems is essential for spacecraft to operate independently over vast distances...

Laser-based optical communication systems are poised to revolutionize deep space data transmission by delivering unprecedented bandwidth, efficiency, and security across interplanetary and interstellar distances. Building...

Given the unprecedented scale and potential impacts of solar system engineering, ensuring that all major interventions have feasible reversal or mitigation plans is crucial. Reversibility...

The development of superintelligent artificial intelligence (AI) systems is pivotal for managing the immense complexity of solar system-scale engineering projects. These AI systems can assist...

A fundamental goal of advanced solar system engineering is to increase the habitability of planets and moons by thickening or creating atmospheres capable of supporting...

A critical component of developing Dyson sphere-type mega-structures and other advanced solar system engineering projects is the efficient transmission of the enormous amounts of energy...

Space-Based Manufacturing: Advancing Technologies for Mining and Processing Asteroidal and Planetary Materials in Space As humanity moves toward advanced solar system engineering, space-based manufacturing-particularly mining...