Morris Jones
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Biography
Publications
Dr Morris Jones is an Australian space analyst and writer.
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China’s leap into space
The newly launched space station has no crew as yet, but the invite list makes for plenty of speculation.
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Playing Monopoly in space
Privatising astronaut launches was only one objective of the latest venture beyond the atmosphere.
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Remembering the Moonwalk
It was the moment humans first stepped on another world, yet after the Apollo missions, why haven’t people been back?
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North Korea’s uranium and prospects of a stealthier bomb
Counting Pyongyang’s missiles for potential nuclear weapons is understandable but perhaps we need to think smaller, too.
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The “satellite clause” for North Korea’s rockets
If North Korea does launch another satellite, will this really be an act to cover another missile test?
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Breaking Russia’s space stranglehold
America’s new spacecraft represents a significant strategic shift in space.
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The new Middle Eastern space race
Israel’s mission to the moon is indicative of a trend where spaceflight in the Middle East is linked to politics.
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China takes off for the Moon, tethered by politics at home
A special space mission would usually get blanket coverage, but the timing is awkward for Beijing to showcase science.
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Asia’s space sale
Spaceflight across Asia has advanced tremendously in recent decades, and a new trend is evolving.
Pagination