It sounds eerily similar to the plot of Matt Damon's blockbuster movie The Martian. But if humans are to survive on Mars, it will mean maximising the use of all available resources and that include… [+7055 chars]
This month sees Venus, Saturn and Mars holding a planetary party in the night sky, and if youre up with the larks, youve probably already spotted Venus shining brightly, living up to its nickname of … [+3167 chars]
When it comes to human space exploration, it's difficult to bring along everything astronauts need for a mission especially if the plan is for a mission to last longer than a few weeks. That's why pe… [+1087 chars]
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NASA is just days away from launching its first space tourism mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Currently targeting Sunday, April 3, for launch from Floridas Kennedy Space Center, th… [+2471 chars]
The largest ever carnivorous dinosaur bigger than the Tyrannosaurus rex hunted its prey underwater, according to researchers. Driving the news: A team of researchers recently published a study that … [+1141 chars]
This is what an Artemis astronaut might see when their lander arrives on the lunar surface. Image: NASA NASA wants other firms beyond Elon Musk's SpaceX to pitch for a new Moon lander vehicle for i… [+2635 chars]
The best astronomy books will be a constant guide to help you understand more about the cosmos. Some are literal tours of the sky, while others will show you more about the culture, history or other … [+9578 chars]
The International Space Station is held up as the bastion of international scientific cooperation: An orbiting testament to human endeavor and our ability to put borders and nationalism to the si… [+8313 chars]