Space Travel
NASA Plans to Crash the International Space Station Into the Ocean in 2031
The ISS will join other decommissioned spacecraft on the seafloor at Point Nemo, the farthest point from land in the Pacific
A Chunk of a SpaceX Rocket Is Going to Slam Into the Moon
After a chaotic orbit of 7 years, the Falcon 9 booster is predicted to crash into the lunar surface this March
First-Ever Archaeological Project Studies How Astronauts Adapt to Their Environments
Researchers on Earth, partnering with those on the International Space Station, are taking a novel approach to understanding the ways humans live in space
Space Is Destroying Astronauts' Red Blood Cells
The discovery could complicate long-term space travel, including future Mars missions
Why Do We Count Down to the New Year?
A historian traces the tradition's links to space travel, the Doomsday Clock and Alfred Hitchcock
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
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