Mars is the planet next door, but that doesn't make it easy to get to. Human exploration of the Red Planet has long been a goal of space agencies around the world, but several technical challenges still stand in the way. From radiation to isolation, one of our latest articles delves deeper into the topic. Some of the biggest challenges facing human exploration of Mars. Pictured: This montage of images was taken over several months in 2018, as Mars' orbit approached Earth's. Image: Damian Peach / Chilescope Team.
The House Science Committee has pushed through bipartisan legislation supporting NASA. On July 10, the U.S. House of Representatives Science, Space, and Technology Committee voted to advance the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024, a new piece of legislation that sets out the space agency’s policy priorities for the coming year. Below is our analysis of that law and what it means for science and space exploration.
Starship is big business right now. Here's why. SpaceX's Starship is the largest and most powerful rocket ever flown. It has the potential to take astronauts to the Moon, help establish a sustainable human presence beyond Earth, and make space more accessible to everything from telescopes to tourists. But the path ahead is far from clear. We explore What's next for Starship? and what it will take to prepare you for the mission.
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