The Next Generation Of Space Suits Won't Just Be For Astronauts
NASA is preparing to retire its outdated spacesuits with contracts with two companies. Those companies aren't just designing the suits for astronauts.
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The Reason Why Astronauts Can't Have Astronaut Ice Cream In Space
In 1968, astronauts climbed aboard Apollo 7. It was the first time freeze-dried Neapolitan ice cream was eaten (out of pouches) in space. It was also the last.
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Why The Largest Asteroid Impact In Recorded History Still Puzzles Scientists
The largest asteroid impact in modern history (since we started recording history) also appears to be one of the most baffling to researchers and scientists.
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How This Cutting Edge Instrument Will Help NASA Spot Hidden Exoplanets
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Telescope will help us learn more than ever before about topics like dark energy.
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This Canceled NASA Rocket Would Have Made The Saturn V Look Like A Firecracker
Before Saturn V made its debut on the launch pad in 1966, NASA had something entirely different on the drawing board - something bigger.
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This Nazi Aircraft Designed For Bombing New York Was Also A Space Shuttle
The "Silbervogel" was a "suborbital rocketship" that could make it over the Atlantic Ocean and drop bombs on a target anywhere in the United States.
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NASA Scrubs SpaceX Crew-6 Mission To ISS, Sets New Launch Target Of March 2
The manned Crew-6 space mission that was set to report to the ISS has been postponed until next month, citing a potential propulsion issue at the launch pad.
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Artificial Gravity Space Stations Just Got One Step Closer To Reality Thanks To Vast Space
Vast has acquired Launcher, a space exploration startup that has done incredible things with orbital space tug infrastructure and hosted payload delivery.
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The Four Types Of Planetary Systems Scientists Say Make Up Our Universe
A team of scientists has classified the types of planetary systems that make up our universe. Observations using the Kepler telescope led to the discoveries.
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Why SpaceX Is Under Fire After The Record Breaking Super Heavy Booster Test
SpaceX has publicly tested its Super Heavy booster, and while it went well, the company is under fire due to an environmental incident caught on film.
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The Incredible Features Of The X-15, A Supersonic Research Aircraft And Spaceplane
The X-15 was the first plane to reach the 100,000-foot mark and fly at hypersonic speeds beyond Mach 4, 5, and 6.
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SpaceX Comes Clean About Limiting Starlink For Ukranian Troops
Elon Musk's SpaceX confessed that the company intervened against Ukrainian forces in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Why This Planet's Newly Discovered Ring System Has Scientists Scratching Their Heads
Like Neptune, Saturn, and Jupiter, Quaoar has rings -- and, according to a recent study published in Nature, Quaoar's rings are particularly interesting.
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Elon Musk Says First SpaceX Starship Launch Could Happen Next Month
SpaceX's giant Starship spacecraft may be only weeks away from its first test launch, marking a major milestone for Elon Musk's private space company.
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Astronomers Just Found A Potentially Habitable Earth-Sized Planet, And It's Nearby
The hunt continues for exoplanets that might contain liquid water and are considered habitable. The latest is closer than most at only 31 lightyears away.
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Do White Holes Exist In Space?
White holes have been theorized for nearly as long as their black hole counterparts. Now that we have proof that black holes exist, are white holes next?
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Why Researchers Want To Send A Rover To Mars' Moon Phobos
A new rover that's headed for Mars is actually dedicated to exploring Phobos, an orbiting moon of the Red Planet with a very low level of gravity.
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Here's Why Experts Say The Real Space Age Will Start When We No Longer Need Rockets
Physicist Dr. Bradley Edwards explains that somewhat paradoxically, it's rockets that keep us grounded. Is society ready for a space elevator?
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Dead Space Remake Launches Without Steam Deck Support
Horror gaming fans are finally able to get their claws on the 'Dead Space' remake, but for those looking to hop in with the Steam Deck, don't hold your breath.
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The Volcano Full Of Sharks That NASA Saw Erupting From Space
These evidently highly adaptable sharks call the Kavachi Volcano, located within the Solomon Islands, their home.
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Why Is Commercial Space Travel So Expensive?
Private citizens are making their way into space, but the cost of a ticket is still astronomical. Fuel is among the many factors keeping prices high.
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NASA Announces Plans For Nuclear-Powered Rocket With In-Space Tests As Soon As 2027
NASA and DARPA have teamed up to demonstrate whether it's possible to use nuclear-powered rockets to get to Mars faster than when using current methods.
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NASA Has Big Things Coming In 2023
NASA has big things coming in 2023. From phenomenal celestial sightings to exciting new forays into space exploration, here's what to look forward to this year.
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NASA's Crew-4 Have Arrived At The Space Station - What's Next For The Astronauts?
The Crew-4 astronauts join a busy International Space Station to perform research tasks over the coming months. Here's what's on the docket.
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Why The European Space Agency Wants To Visit A Comet
How do you learn more about how the solar system was formed? Build a spacecraft to intercept a comet, something the ESA and JAXA will do together.
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Here's What Happens When A Dormant Black Hole Becomes Active Again
Starved of matter, a dormant black hole will eventually return to power once a star, planet, or other space stuff strays too close to its galactic realm.
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NASA Confirms There Are Now Over 5,000 Known Exoplanets
The search for planets in our universe which could support life has reached a huge milestone. Here's why scientists are so excited.
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