How Training In Submarines Helps Prepare Astronauts For Space Travel
Although the deep seas and space seem like opposites, there are actually enough similarities between them that their study can reveal insights.
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4 Ways NASA Is Using AI For Space Exploration
Artificial intelligence is making a huge splash now, but NASA saw its potential long ago. Here are four ways AI is helping the U.S. explore space.
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What Do Starlink Satellites Look Like And Can You Track Them?
How do you spot a Starlink satellite from the ground? What do they look like up close? Is there any way of tracking their paths? Find out here.
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4 Space Projects You May Not Have Realized Kawasaki Is Involved In
Kawasaki might be better known for its dirt bikes, but it actually has a hand in some of the most sophisticated aeronautical tech out there.
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NASA Wants To Explore Distant Ocean Planets With These Robots
The next phase of robotic research of ocean worlds is the development of underwater explorers.
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A Supernova Could Help Uncover The Universe's Most Mysterious Substance
Scientists hope to use a gamma ray telescope to observe a future supernova to help prove the existence of dark matter.
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Asteroids And Earth's Fate: Are We Really Prepared To Prevent A Catastrophe?
Humanity is better prepared than ever before to prevent a large asteroid from crashing into Earth, but there's more work, and surveillance, to be done.
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This Planet Shows What Earth Might Look Like In 8 Billion Years' Time
Exoplanets can be quite different from Earth, but occasionally researchers find one that gives a sneak peak into what the future might look like.
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13 Interesting Facts About The International Space Station
The ISS is laying the groundwork for future long-term missions to Mars and beyond while remaining the single coolest thing we've ever built. Here's why.
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Why SpaceX Ditched Landing Gear For 'Chopsticks' On Starship
SpaceX made history when it successfully caught the Starship’s Super Heavy booster in “chopstick” arms. Here is why it no longer uses landing gear.
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12 Of The Most Important Satellite Launches In History
Satellite history is littered with "firsts." Many early space launches constituted key moments in the Cold War space race and the progression of science.
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5 Of The Most Futuristic Features Of SpaceX's EVA Suits
SpaceX space suits look pretty different to the bulky design we've all grown used to seeing from NASA. So what makes the company's designs so different?
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Mars Has Creepy Geological 'Spiders' And Researchers Have Recreated Them On Earth
The surface of Mars is covered in spider-like patterns, but how they formed has long been a mystery. Researchers at NASA may have just figured it out.
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10 International Collaborations That Pushed Space Exploration Into The Future
The United States may have landed on the moon first, but to achieve the most out of it, space exploration is really more of a team effort.
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The Evolution Of The Telescope, From Galileo To Hubble And Beyond
Astronomers have constructed telescopes of every kind - massive observatories designed to pick up faint traces of light across space.
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How Scientists Research Astronauts' Mental Health In Space
It's very important that space agencies support the mental health of astronauts. That's why there are various experiments on this topic going on right now.
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Stranded NASA Astronauts Are Ditching Boeing Spacesuits For SpaceX Gear: Here's Why
The Boeing Starliner mission is set to return without its astronauts. Now, these stranded astronauts are ditching their spacesuits for SpaceX gear.
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Everything We Know About SpaceX's New Raptor 3 Engine
SpaceX has announced its third-generation reusable methane-oxygen staged combustion engine, the Raptor 3. This is what we know.
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5 Times Space Junk Almost Caused A Major Disaster
Space junk is a huge concern for those who want to put anything into orbit or keep it there. Here are a few times that space junk narrowly averted disaster.
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SpaceX Dragon: How The Groundbreaking Capsule Got Its Name
While Dragon is just a cool name for a space capsule on its own, its nomenclature does actually have an origin story, according to Elon Musk and SpaceX.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon Vs. Boeing Starliner: The Biggest Differences Explained
Having two different spacecrafts gives NASA the option to choose which is best for each mission -- but how do they compare to each other?
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Boeing Starliner: How Much Did The Landmark Spacecraft Cost?
The Boeing Starliner has been plagued by delays and major issues since day one, but how much has it cost to develop, launch, and now return to Earth uncrewed?
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SpaceX Will Destroy The ISS – Here's What We Know About The Plan
When it's time to bring down the International Space Station, NASA has tapped SpaceX to develop the vehicle to de-orbit it. Here's what to expect.
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NASA Orders Starliner Return Without Stranded ISS Crew: Here's Why
NASA has made the final call and the Starliner will return without its crew. Here's why NASA made that decision and how the astronauts will make it home.
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Why Sulfur On Mars Was A Surprise (And Why It's Too Soon To Get Excited About Aliens)
In May 2024, NASA's Curiosity rover stumbled upon elemental sulfur on Mars. This was a major surprise, but don't get too excited about aliens yet.
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What Engines Did Apollo 11 Use & Just How Powerful Are They?
Apollo 11's Saturn V rocket needed a lot of power to launch into orbit and reach the Moon. Here's what engines the spacecraft used to accomplish its mission.
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Here's How The ISS Ship Docking System Works
The International Space Station is the hub for all things space exploration and research, bolstered by a union of worldwide collaboration among nations.
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