What will a human mission to Mars look like?
NASA astronauts work on the surface of Mars accompanied by a robotic helicopter and rover as imagined in…
New race to the moon: could a German be first this time?
Humans are due to land on the moon again in 2027—a return that comes at a time of…
The space junk crisis: why orbital debris is the next big threat to our future in space
From an astronaut’s point of view, the debris issue isn’t theoretical—it’s existential. Atienza, an analogue astronaut who trains…
How solar storms could threaten the first astronauts on Mars
Solar storms, driven by the Sun’s activity, pose significant risks to future astronauts on Mars. Unlike Earth, Mars…
The history of alcohol in space
Alcohol has followed humanity beyond Earth, from the first sip of communion wine on the Moon to secret…
Russian cosmonauts drank alcohol hours after a near-disaster on Mir space station
After the fire was extinguished and the immediate dangers had subsided, the cosmonauts partook in the cognac. NASA…
How many space stations orbit Earth today? 5 most famous stations that defined space exploration
The ISS is a joint project involving five participating space agencies: NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan),…
Who will replace the International Space Station after 2030?
The International Space Station (ISS), launched in 1998, is scheduled for controlled reentry into Earth’s atmosphere in 2030.…
China completes second hot-fire test for new moon rocket, including engine restarts
HELSINKI — China conducted a rocket stage hot fire test Friday in the latest step in the country’s…