It could be easier – and potentially more sustainable – to inhabit a cloud city in the dense atmosphere of Venus rather than on the dry surface of Mars. While it may sound like science fiction, the notion of building a floating city in the clouds of Venus is becoming increasingly viable.
Continue ReadingYou may have heard the phrases “Hot Jupiter” or “Super Earth” used to describe planets discovered in other solar systems, but what exactly do those terms mean?
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station is a collaborative effort where research that benefits both future space exploration and life back on Earth takes place.
Continue ReadingWith the rise of space privatization comes an environmental cost that could eventually halt space exploration in its tracks.
Continue ReadingHow will future astronauts and space voyagers build shelters? Turns out, their own blood might be key.
Continue ReadingThe first exoplanet was discovered by Michael Mayor and Didier Queloz in 1998. So why then did I come across an essay written in 1946 claiming that one was found in 1942?
Continue ReadingWally Funk recently became the oldest person to go to space. To celebrate this accomplishment, I highlight the careers of three other amazing female astronauts.
Continue ReadingNASA’s newest mission to Mars features the Perseverance rover and the Ingenuity helicopter. This mission will study geological features of the Martian surface and demonstrate new technology. Header photo from NASA’s website.
Continue ReadingScientists observed a green aurora on Mars, which is the first time a green aurora has been seen on a planet other than Earth.
Continue ReadingAmericans reached the moon 50 years ago – what do the next 50 years look like for space exploration and travel?
Continue ReadingThink for a minute about your grandkid’s grandkids. Where are they living? Perhaps you momentarily considered the possibility of your intrepid descendants dwelling in outer space. You’re not alone: since…
Continue ReadingHave you ever wondered what it would be like to see the surface of another planet up close? Well, NASA researchers in Cleveland are making this possible right here on…
Continue ReadingIn the past, the largest obstacle that separated humans was distance. In the first half of the 20th century, we built machines that made it possible to drive non-stop from…
Continue ReadingRecently, NASA’s JUNO spacecraft slowed down by 1,212 miles per hour in a carefully coordinated 35 minute maneuver. This slowdown is similar to you slamming on the brakes to stop…
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