Space Travel
Ten Scientific Discoveries From 2021 That May Lead to New Inventions
From nanobots to cancer treatments, nature inspires a wide variety of innovations
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2021
Thrilling discoveries, hurdles in the fight against Covid and advancements in space exploration defined the past year
Space Agencies Track Two Explorers Across Antarctica to Prepare People for Mars
The 80-day mission is testing the limits of the human body in a harsh environment
Chinese Rover Spots Weird, Large 'Cube' on the Moon
The geometric lunar feature dubbed a 'mystery hut' has stumped scientists, who say they plan to take a closer look
Heinz Debuts 'Marz Edition' Ketchup Made With Tomatoes Grown in Mars-Like Conditions
Scientists grew the tomatoes under the same temperature and water levels found on the surface of the Red Planet
Astronauts Celebrate Growing Peppers for the First Time With 'Best Space Tacos Yet'
Fresh produce could improve health on long missions
Inside the Experiment to Create Mars on Earth
A hostile landscape. Cramped quarters. Dehydrated food. A photographer takes part in an attempt to live on another planet
Five Things to Know About NASA's Lunar Rover 'VIPER'
The device will hunt for resources, including water, vital to future space exploration
A Monumental Portrait of NASA Astronaut Stephanie Wilson Crops Up in Atlanta
The earthwork is the latest in land artist Stan Herd's impressive, decades-spanning portfolio
Following the 1986 and 2003 Shuttle Disasters, 'Discovery' Launched America Back Into Space
This "Champion of the Fleet," a signature Smithsonian artifact, flew 39 space missions and traveled 150 million miles
NASA Is Recruiting Candidates for Year-Long Mars Simulation
Crew members will live in a 3-D printed habitat called Mars Dune Alpha in Houston, Texas
Part of the Apollo 11 Spacecraft May Still Be Orbiting the Moon
New research suggests the 'Eagle' ascent stage either exploded in space or remains in orbit—but it likely didn't crash land back on the lunar surface
The Quest to Build a Functional, Energy-Efficient Refrigerator That Works in Space
Designed and tested by Purdue University engineers, this new appliance would lengthen the shelf life of food on long missions
Jeff Bezos Gifts Historic $200 Million to the Smithsonian
The Amazon founder's gift—the largest since the Institution was created in 1846—will support the Air and Space Museum renovation and a new education center
NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Soars 2,000 Feet Through Martian Atmosphere in Its Ninth Successful Test Flight
The aerial trooper set new records for speed and distance, as well as stretched the capabilities of its navigation system
After a Six-Year Sojourn in Space, Freeze-Dried Mice Sperm Produce Healthy Pups
Scientists say the finding supports the idea that genetic material can be shipped to other worlds to help establish a diversity of life
Trailblazing Pilot Wally Funk Will Go to Space 60 Years After Passing Her Astronaut Tests
Wally Funk, the youngest of the 'Mercury 13,' will join the inaugural crewed flight of Blue Origin’s New Shepard capsule
NASA Just Put Doing the Laundry on Astronauts' Chore List
Dirty clothes are currently thrown away, requiring missions where weight is at a premium to bring many pounds of socks, shirts and underwear
If Aliens Exist in These 1,700 Solar Systems, They Can Probably See Earth
Hypothetical alien astronomers orbiting these stars could have seen the sun’s light flicker as Earth passed in front of it
Why Did James Smithson Leave His Fortune to the U.S. and More Questions From Our Readers
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