The Architecture of Space Colonization

Admittedly, the way we’ve designed our future already seems out of date when we look back at movies (although Star Trek’s Spacedock is still pretty realistic). That’s why it’s so exciting to see these radical, and partially-realistic designs from the architect Luis Daniel Pozo. While the link just shows more of his beautiful and intriguing work on this project, the comments offer a host of interesting commentary, some that get quite technical regarding space colony design.

Peripeteia: Exploring Space Colonization through Architecture | ArchDaily.

3D Printing in Space on the Horizon

Garrick (my partner) and I have talk a lot about 3D printing technology. I guess we’re both avid Star Trek fans we see 3D printing as a definite frist step before replicators (which seem to fantastical to ever exist). Nevertheless, the breakthroughs that would be made possible with a device like this are incredible. I urge you to check this out!

3D Printing in Space on the Horizon – Technorati Technology.

Boldly Go? Can Humanity Afford ‘Star Trek’-Like Space Exploration?

I know. I really, really suck. While I should have been writing about Star Trek the entire month of May, maybe even in the end of April, instead of I was galavanting around Europe and too busy with my job to pay much attention to this. I know. I’m sorry to disappoint the three to seven followers I’ve got. But, hey, I’m back now, and you probably missed this incredibly important piece of news from the Negative Nancy Naysayers over at Space.com. If they’re looking for someto writing something funny, or positive, however, I’ve got a lot of free time and a very reasonable hourly rate.

Boldly Go? Can Humanity Afford ‘Star Trek’-Like Space Exploration? | Space.com.

J.J. Abrams the next ‘Star Wars’ director

In spite of everyone’s spastic reactions to the news that J.J. Abrams might be directing the next Star Wars film, the world continued to turn this morning. Frankly, I’m a little surprised by the news though. I don’t want to get into a Star Trek versus Star Wars argument because they aren’t remotely similar to one another so why can’t you just like both? (Many people do.) With that said, I’m a little surprised that they would go with him only because I don’t remember much time travel in the Star Wars movies. I haven’t read any of the books, though, so I can’t confirm that the whole franchise is free of it. Time travel is really J.J.’s thing. He’s done it well in Fringe, and I guess the latest Star Trek movie isn’t the worst thing that could have happened to that franchise. So, let’s try to be positive about this.

J.J. Abrams Nearing Deal to Direct Next ‘Star Wars’ – The Hollywood Reporter.