Branson and Bezos May Reach Space First, But Billionaire Jared Isaacman (Who?) Has Booked a Better Trip
The all-rookie Inspiration4 crew will spend days in orbit, instead of a few minutes above the atmosphere.
Methane Detected at Enceladus May Be of Biological Origin
Here we go again: biology or unknown abiotic process?
NASA’s Most Important Mission, Long Delayed, Is Finally on Track
And no, it’s not a moon landing.
Aliens May Already Have Discovered Us
Our planet’s shadow against the Sun could have been seen from thousands of nearby solar systems.
Life May Have Been More Likely to Originate on Mars Than on Earth
The environmental setting makes all the difference.
Why Alan Shepard Carried a Dollar Bill on His Mercury Flight
A new meaning for the old expression, “No bucks, no Buck Rogers.”
The Science of Aliens, Part 3: Have They Overcome Their Savage Past, or Might They Want to Eat Us?
Reviewing our own species’ behavior suggests a cautious approach to contact with extraterrestrials.
Living Creatures Need Water. But Could They Make Do With Sulfuric Acid?
New results cast doubt on the presence of life in the Venusian atmosphere.
This A-6 Was So Haunted, They Named It For a Stephen King Character
How my Navy squadron learned that gremlins are real.
Undistinguished in Combat, This Mustang Became More Famous as a Racer
Stunt pilot Paul Mantz’s speedy P-51, Excalibur III.
Across the Channel in a Nazi Helicopter
Hans-Helmut Gerstenhauer earned a place in history. He would have settled for a job.
The Astronauts on Challenger Made Up the Perfect Crew
Who were the men and women aboard the space shuttle on that disastrous day?
A Star Trek Fan’s Dream Job
How one man makes science fiction look real.
Will We Recognize Extraterrestrial Life When We See It?
A leading expert on planetary astronomy reflects on what the next generation of space telescopes might reveal.
How to Ship a Flying Car
It’s no big deal for the HC-130J.
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