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…
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…
Inside the Soyuz 11 mission that shocked the world
On June 6, 1971, Soviet cosmonauts Georgi Dobrovolsky, Viktor Patsayev, and Vladislav Volkov launched aboard Soyuz 11, destined…
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),…
Scientists Built a Plasma Thruster That Could Vaporize Our Floating Junkyard
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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…