Space Exploration
Archaeology On Mars: Preserving Artifacts of Our Expansion Into the Solar System
In 1971, the Soviet Mars 3 lander became the first spacecraft to land on Mars, though it only lasted a…
Project Hyperion is Seeking Ideas for Building Humanity’s First Generation Ship
The dream of traversing the depths of space and planting the seed of human civilization on another planet has existed…
A Trash Compactor is Going to the Space Station
Astronauts on the International Space Station generate their share of garbage, filling up cargo ships that then deorbit and burn…
China Unveils its Lunar Spacesuit
China have a roadmap to sent astronauts to the Moon in 2030 and when they do, they are going with…
What Does a Trip to Mars Do to the Brain?
It’s not long before a conversation about space travel is likely to turn to the impact on the human body.…
Space Travel Weakens the Heart, New Study Finds
It's no secret that spending extended periods in space takes a toll on the human body. For years, NASA and…
New Video Shows How Tiny Spacecraft Will “Swarm” Proxima Centauri
Earlier this year, NASA selected a rather interesting proposal for Phase I development as part of their NASA Innovative Advanced…
Starliner Comes Home Empty
The Boeing Starliner module has been plagued with issues despite what seemed to be the dawning of a new commercial…
NASA's New Solar Sail Extends Its Booms and Sets Sail
Solar sails are an exciting way to travel through the Solar System because they get their propulsion from the Sun.…
The Most Dangerous Part of a Space Mission is Fire
Astronauts face multiple risks during space flight, such as microgravity and radiation exposure. Microgravity can decrease bone density, and radiation…