KMI Columns
Read posts by our team describing various issues related to space, community, and our mission.
7 minute read - As Earth faces climate challenges, the Midwest emerges as a sanctuary for those fleeing environmental crises. Discover how 'climigrants' are making their way to Marquette, Michigan, where the local community and newcomers grapple with maintaining the area's natural beauty amid rising demands on resources and infrastructure.
6 minute read - From refrigerators submerged in Lake Superior to satellite fragments orbiting Earth, Liza Fust discusses the critical parallels between managing marine and space debris. Explore how policies crafted for our oceans might pave the way for sustainable practices in space.
6 minute read - In honor of April Fools, dive into the debate with Gabby Muehlenbeck: was it easier to land on the moon or to fool the world? On July 20th, 1969, history was made - or was it staged? From flags waving in the vacuum of space to mysterious 'C' rocks, skeptics have long questioned the Apollo 11 mission's authenticity. Discover the logistics behind faking such a cosmic feat and why, perhaps, truth is stranger (and simpler) than fiction.
7 minute read - From solar panels to space debris, our journey at KMI is driven by more than just innovation - it's about preserving the future. Our fight against orbital junk parallels our earthly endeavors for a cleaner planet. Adam Kall attempts to tackle his emissions with a keen eye on cost vs. CO2e reduction and now, he’s applying that same logic to the cosmos. Discover how KMI is making active debris removal not just a necessity but an economically viable option for safeguarding the space industry's future.
8 minute read- Preksha S. Madhva, KMI’s Robotics Engineer, walks us through a plethora of exciting design ideas so you can build your own robotic space explorer.
5 minute read - What can we take away from the lessons of yesterday to ensure we make better ones tomorrow? Corinne Moore examines each of the three NASA tragedies in an effort to explain how each one happened and the safety-driven mindset we must all have as leaders in the aerospace industry.
6 minute read - Space has fascinated people for centuries. This three-part series explores why space truly matters through humanity's past, present, and future. Part 1 examines our history and how space has influenced and shaped our cultures and advanced technologies.
9 minute read - In the tapestry of storytelling, mundane moments become cosmic sagas. These fictional tales, such as the threat of space debris, often prefigure real-world challenges only acknowledged after their imaginative depiction. In this column, William Payne III invites you to delve deeper into an exploration of the interplay between fiction and reality in the entertainment landscape.
4 Minute read - Space Questions for the Everyday is back for Volume III! Today Corinne is covering the closest earth like planet, the next solar eclipse, what it takes to become an astronaut, and more!
9 minute read - There are some messy beginnings for our calendar, and it’s time to address them: Who is Gregory and why did everyone love his calendar? Why isn’t OCTober the 8th month? What does the moon have to do with months? When should we celebrate the New Year anyway? Dive in with Adam Kall as we discover some better ways to track time!