Mark Smith

Mark Smith

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Mark Smith is a freelance journalist and writer in Liverpool, England. A graduate in Information Systems, he has written on business, technology and world affairs for organizations ranging from the BBC, The Guardian, The Telegraph  and How It Works Magazine, as well as magazines and websites in the United States, Europe and South East Asia. Subjects of his writing have ranged from quantum computing to the VFX of Tron. He is the author of "The Entrepreneur's Guide to the Art of War," which Booklist called "Essential reading for the business leaders of tomorrow and a fascinating study of the boardroom as the new battlefield."

Latest articles by Mark Smith

How many people have walked on the moon?

By Mark Smith last updated

Reference Only 12 astronauts have walked on the moon. Discover who they are, which Apollo missions took them there, and when humans will return to the lunar surface.

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Spaceport launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center, surrounding by water and blue skies. At the centre of the launch pad is the Space Shuttle Atlantis.

What are spaceports?

By Mark Smith published

Reference Spaceports are our gateway to the stars, from the early days of the cold war to modern commercial flights.

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Anti-satellite weapons targeted at satellite as the pair orbit above Earth.

Anti-satellite weapons: History, types and purpose

By Mark Smith last updated

Reference With the satellite network being a key component of modern life on Earth, space is now a major battleground for countries looking to get ahead of their competitors.

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Asteroid size comparison of those found in asteroid belt

Comets vs asteroids: How do these rocky objects compare?

By Mark Smith published

Reference What's the difference between comets vs asteroids? Our solar system is filled with objects that blaze trails through space.

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