Encyclopaedia Britannica
Preparing for Life on Mars
Overview of the challenges of human exploration of Mars.
NASA
Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 14, Apollo Lunar Landing Training Small Steps, Giant Leaps
Lisa Jones, NASA Landing and Impact Research Facility Manager, discusses the facility where the Apollo astronauts trained for the lunar landing.
Dom Burgess
Why Going To Mars Would Be Bad For Your Body
Humans haven't been to Mars yet, and there's a good reason for that - it's really not good for the your body! In this episode, Dom finds himself stranded in space with only 12 minutes of oxygen left to find out why. Accompanied by the...
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AI robot to be sent to International Space Station
An AI robot will be launched in a SpaceX rocket to join astronauts at the International Space Station, according to reports from NASA.
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NASA presents new spacesuits for next lunar mission
NASA has unveiled next generation spacesuits for the space agency’s 2024 Artemis III lunar mission.
Science360
Planetary scientist Bill Bottke - ScienceLives
As a planetary scientist, Bill Bottke can investigate uncharted territory in space and work with other scientists to come up with new ideas about how our solar system formed . . . all from the comfort of his office on Earth. Recently,...
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Apollo 11 to Now
For the 100th episode, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine discusses the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing as NASA continues to move forward towards an exciting future with a sustainable lunar presence. HWHAP Episode 100.
NASA
NASA's Curious Universe: A Day in Space
Have you ever dreamed of spending a day in space? Join astronauts Shane Kimbrough, Megan McArthur, and Thomas Pesquet throughout their day living and working on the International Space Station.
Curated Video
NASA's Curious Universe: Our Laboratory in Space
Orbiting 250 miles above Earth, astronauts aboard the International Space Station explore farther into our solar system and work on thousands of studies that will help us back here on Earth. Join ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut...
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Lockheed Martin unveils concept designs for Mars Base Camp
Space engineering giant Lockheed Martin has released the concept design for a base camp that will orbit Mars. The company unveiled its Mars Base Camp design at the Humans to Mars conference on May 18 in Washington, D.C., with hopes that...
Curated Video
NASA: Exploring the Frontiers of Space
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration - commonly known as NASA - is a space research and exploration program run but the federal government of the United States. Learn about the history of NASA and some of their accomplishments.
Cerebellum
Space Facts - Orbiting The Moon And The First Woman In Space
A fact-filled look at 23 of the most important events from man's on-going adventure in space. Space Facts. Part 3
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NASA unveils plans for post-Shuttle spacecraft
NASA has announced plans for its next-generation spacecraft, the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle. The MPCV is based on designs for the Orion, a capsule originally planned for the Constellation program that would have sent astronauts to the...
Curated Video
Spacewalk: Exploring the Depths of Space
A spacewalk (or extravehicular activity) is the term used to describe movement of astronauts outside the spacecraft. Learn about the types of spacewalks astronauts engage in and the training they go through to prepare.
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Beijing developing 'China Space Station'
China Is working on a newly planned station dated for a 2019 launch. Beijing expects the "China Space Station" to be operational by 2022. The space station will be able to host up to three astronauts over 180-day periods.This is around...
AllTime 10s
10 Most Dangerous Space Missions Of All Time
Even before George Clooney proved how dangerous space travel can be, we knew that space travel is certainly not for the faint hearted!
Curated Video
The History and Making of Marshmallows
Did you know that the original marshmallow was used to treat ailments like cough and sore throat in ancient Egypt? That ancient marshmallow is very different from the fluffy, sweet candy that is popular today. Learn how marshmallows are...
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NASA dummies to fly around Moon to test anti-radiation vests
NASA will send astronaut dummies around the moon in the Orion spacecraft for the uncrewed Artemis I mission scheduled for next year, Space.com reports.
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China launches three astronauts up to its new space station
China has launched three astronauts up to its new space station from its Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, its first crewed mission in almost five years.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Insights: What is Next for Space Travel?
Learn more about SpaceX and the future of exploration in this interview with Erik Gregersen, senior editor for astronomy and space exploration at Encyclopaedia Britannica.
NASA
NASA's Curious Universe: Our Window to the Stars
Decades of planning. One heart-pounding setback. Over a million mesmerizing images of space. This is the story of the Hubble Space Telescope, our window to the stars.
NASA
NASA | The Challenge to Fix Hubble's Best Survey Camera
Shortly after NASA Administrator Michael Griffin announced that NASA would add a servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, Hubbles most prominent camera and most used instrument, died. The incredible engineering challenge to...
Weird History
What Is Astronaut Hygiene Like?
Hollywood often paints a romanticized vision of space travel, but living in a gravity-free environment has dirty downsides. It takes a lot of extra work for an astronaut to tend to their personal hygiene in space. Sometimes, they're even...