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Here's what an astronaut has to say about space tourismSeptember 05, 2024 – The Ambassador of The Kennedy Space Center Visitor complex and former astronaut was the first migrant farmworker in space.
Here's how astronomers found one of the rarest phenomenons in spaceApril 24, 2024 – The source of a huge burst of radiation from deep space that hit Earth in 2023 likely was one of the rarest and most bizarre objects in the universe: a magnetar.
A practical guide to stargazingNovember 03, 2024 – The growing trend of astrotourism continues to draw new travellers to the wonders of the night sky in places where light pollution is minimal and the stars shine bright. From where to go, to what to pack and how to be a responsible stargazer, here’s everything you need to know to plan a trip.
Europa is an icy ocean world—and NASA is finally going to explore itOctober 14, 2024 – For the first time, NASA is journeying to this mysterious moon to determine if it might be able to host alien life.
Alien life is out there. Can AI find it?October 15, 2024 – It’s the ultimate game of find a needle in the haystack. One NASA scientist is betting on AI to help expedite the search through billions of planets.
Astronauts getting stuck in space is more common than you thinkAugust 30, 2024 – Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore are among a long list of astronauts who got to spend more time on the ISS than expected.
The ‘comet of the year’ is coming soon. Here’s how to see it.October 10, 2024 – The comet, which will be visible to the naked eye, orbits the sun roughly once every 80,000 years—the last time it passed Earth humans were just migrating out of Africa.
How did the universe begin—and what were its early days like?August 16, 2024 – The most popular theory of our universe's origin centers on a cosmic cataclysm unmatched in all of history—the big bang.
Apollo moon rocks reveal secrets of the moon’s thin ‘atmosphere’August 06, 2024 – A constant rain of tiny meteorites kicks up dust on the moon and helps generate the thin layer of atoms that form its exosphere.
The surface of the moon is hostile. A newly found cave could be a lifesaver.July 22, 2024 – The recent discovery of a lunar lava tube hints at a hidden network of caves that could provide shelter for future explorers.
What toll does spaceflight take on astronauts? Here’s what we know.July 09, 2024 – A new database aims to pave the way for a better understanding of space health and medicine as more civilian missions launch.
How a rare, ‘once-in-20-years’ aurora formed at the North PoleJune 21, 2024 – Scientists have identified the phenomenon as a polar rain aurora, never seen before from the ground.
Astronomers have discovered the oldest and farthest supernova everJune 18, 2024 – The new discoveries, based on data from the James Webb Space Telescope, provide a glimpse of the early universe.
See Sally Ride’s boundary-breaking life in photosJune 18, 2024 – 41 years ago, she became the first American woman in space. Our photographer documents what was it like to be an astronaut—and queer—in the 1980s.
Which telescopes are best for beginners? See our picks.June 20, 2024 – There’s a lot to consider when you’re trying to find the right telescope—especially if you’re new to stargazing.
Moriba Jah is paving the way for sustainable space explorationMay 07, 2024 – The environmentalist and astrodynamicist is employing ancient technology to help safeguard the dark and quiet sky
