Space Exploration

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…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

Starliner Comes Home Empty

The Boeing Starliner module has been plagued with issues despite what seemed to be the dawning of a new commercial…

5 months ago

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.…

5 months ago

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…

7 months ago

Volunteers Complete a Simulated Year on Mars

The crew of NASA’s first Mars habitat simulation, CHAPEA 1, exited their Earth-based environment after 378 days on July 6…

7 months ago

Will Space Tourists Be Getting Heart Attacks in Space?

Astronauts are considered by many to be an elite bunch of people; healthy, fit and capable in many disciplines. Went…

8 months ago

Astroscale Closes Within 50 Meters of its Space Junk Target

Space debris is a major problem for space exploration. There are millions of pieces up there in orbit from flecks…

8 months ago

A New Way to Survive the Harsh Lunar Night

The Moon is a tough place to survive, and not just for humans. The wild temperature extremes between day and…

8 months ago

An Astronaut Might Need Kidney Dialysis on the Way Home from Mars

Long term space exploration comes with many challenges. Not least is how much toilet paper to take but more worryingly…

8 months ago