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U.S. To Restart Plutonium Production for Deep Space Exploration
The end of NASA’s plutonium shortage may be in sight. On Monday March 18th, NASA’s planetary science division head Jim…
Dennis Tito Wants to Send Human Mission to Mars in 2018
According to a press release posted on SpaceRef and NASAWatch, Dennis Tito -- the first-ever space tourist -- is planning…
Q & A with Astronaut Jerry Ross, Record-Setting Frequent Space Flyer
If there was a frequent flyer program for astronauts, Jerry Ross would be a gold status member. Ross is a…
The Cost of Exploring Space: Film vs. Reality
We all know that space exploration, while certainly not the largest expenditure of most countries, doesn't come cheap. But neither…
New Study Shows Cosmic Rays Could Cause Alzheimer’s
Humans explore Mars in "Distant Shores," an illustration by NASA artist Pat Rawlins Cosmic rays from deep space could pose…
“Overview:” The Perspective-Altering Effect of Seeing Earth from Space
For over 40 years, the ‘Blue Marble’ images of Earth taken from space have provided a new perspective of our…
Reminder: Help Uwingu Begin a New Way to Fund Space Exploration
A couple of weeks ago we wrote about Uwingu, a creative, out-of-the-box concept to help solve what appears to be…
Desert RATS Begin Simulated Asteroid Mission Today
Caption: Artist's Concept, Space Exploration Vehicle Use Comparison. Credit: NASA Conspiracy theories abound that the Apollo landings all took place…
A Creative New Concept for Funding Space Exploration and Astronomy
An impressive group of individuals from the space and astronomy community have teamed up to create an innovative, out-of-the-box concept…
Inspiring Video: The Biological Advantage of Being Awestruck
How many times a week do we use the word "awesome" here on Universe Today? While we haven't kept track,…