It's no secret that spending extended periods in space takes a toll on the human body. For years, NASA and…
Earlier this year, NASA selected a rather interesting proposal for Phase I development as part of their NASA Innovative Advanced…
The Boeing Starliner module has been plagued with issues despite what seemed to be the dawning of a new commercial…
Solar sails are an exciting way to travel through the Solar System because they get their propulsion from the Sun.…
Astronauts face multiple risks during space flight, such as microgravity and radiation exposure. Microgravity can decrease bone density, and radiation…
The crew of NASA’s first Mars habitat simulation, CHAPEA 1, exited their Earth-based environment after 378 days on July 6…
Astronauts are considered by many to be an elite bunch of people; healthy, fit and capable in many disciplines. Went…
Space debris is a major problem for space exploration. There are millions of pieces up there in orbit from flecks…
The Moon is a tough place to survive, and not just for humans. The wild temperature extremes between day and…
Long term space exploration comes with many challenges. Not least is how much toilet paper to take but more worryingly…