Automated identification of astronauts on board the International Space Station: A case study in space archaeology

Article Engineering, Aerospace

Postorbital discard and chain of custody: The processing of artifacts returning to Earth from the International Space Station

Justin St P. Walsh et al.

Summary: Most items from the International Space Station do not return to Earth, posing a challenge for archaeologists who rely on material culture as primary evidence. By observing NASA contractors' processes for handling and returning items back to Earth, a deeper understanding of the meanings and associations of these objects can be gained.

ACTA ASTRONAUTICA (2022)

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Article Anthropology

A method for space archaeology research: the International Space Station Archaeological Project

Justin St P. Walsh et al.

Summary: The International Space Station Archaeological Project aims to analyze the social and cultural context of human presence in space by utilizing NASA's archives of documentation, images, video and audio media. This study promises to uncover intersections of identity, nationality and community through an analysis of material culture in space stations.

ANTIQUITY (2021)

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Article Anthropology

Visual Displays in Space Station Culture An Archaeological Analysis

Justin St P. Walsh et al.

Summary: This study provides an archaeological analysis of the visual display of space heroes and Orthodox icons in the Russian Zvezda module of the International Space Station, tracing the origins and evolution of the items displayed in space. The research identifies a particular type of space station culture through the displayed items, which has implications for the design of future habitats in space.

CURRENT ANTHROPOLOGY (2021)

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Proceedings Paper Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence