Space Exploration
SpaceX Just Re-Used a Rocket. Why This Changes Everything
SpaceX just flew a rocket to space for the second time. It was a fairly normal launch, but this accomplishment…
What’s on the Surface of Venus?
With so much attention on Mars, it's easy to forget there's a whole other Earth-sized planet nearby, worthy of exploration:…
Exploring Titan with Aerial Platforms
At NASA's Planetary Science Vision 2050 Workshop, presenters showed various concepts for exploring Saturn's moon Titan with aerial platforms.
NASA’s Favorite Photos of 2016
There are a group of unsung heroes at NASA, the people who travel the world to capture key events in…
Why Space Exploration Represents the Best of Humanity
The current divisiveness that seems to be permeating our culture has many wondering if we can ever overcome the divisions…
Stephen Hawking Issues A Wake Up Call
According to a recent speech given by Hawking at the Oxford Union, humanity has 1000 years to become interplanetary, or…
What is the Mars Curse?
If you’re going to send a spacecraft to Mars, you’ve got to know that place has an insatiable hunger for…
Shouldn’t We Fix the Earth First?
Fraser gives 5 answers to the question, “why should we explore space when we have so many problems here on…
A New NASA Cumulative Time in Space Record
Upon his return to Earth, astronaut Jeff Williams will have established a new record for most time spent in space,…
Spaceports and the Future of Space Exploration
When you think of a spaceport, what do you imagine?