Going into space is a challenging feat. Before the astronauts leave Earth, thousands of hours go into building the spacecraft and vehicles used to navigate the cosmos. Building these contraptions is only one part of the puzzle – they must …
Space travel poses numerous challenges and mysteries, and one intriguing question revolves around the health of astronauts. Do astronauts experience sickness while journeying through the vastness of space? As astronauts venture beyond Earth, they encounter an environment vastly different from …
Gas giants like Jupiter — mostly composed of helium and hydrogen, although they have a solid core — currently seem to outnumber rocky planets on a universe-wide scale. These planets lack a solid surface, and although some scientists and sci-fi …
Space travel has captured the imagination of humanity for decades, offering a glimpse into the vast unknown and pushing the boundaries of human exploration. Among the many intriguing aspects of this extraordinary journey, the concept of weightlessness stands out as …
Astronaut suits — officially called spacesuits or extravehicular pressure suits — are complex pieces of technology designed to keep the brave men and women who make it into space alive against all odds. The earliest spacesuits cost $15 million (over …
People have been obsessed with the Red Planet since ancient times, but the idea of sending people to Mars really took off in the late 1940s. While we’ve already sent robotic spacecraft and rovers (unmanned missions) to Mars, humanity still …
Ever wonder what astronauts eat in space? With limited resources and unique challenges, creating a menu for space travelers is no easy task. In this article, we’ll explore the types of food astronauts eat, how they eat in microgravity, and …
On January 25, 1984, President Ronald Reagan directed NASA to begin constructing the International Space Station (ISS), saying in his State of the Union Address, “Just as the oceans opened up a new world for clipper ships and Yankee traders, …
Every trip to the Moon has been carefully planned to occur during lunar dawn when the Sun hasn’t had enough time to heat up the lunar surface. There is no atmosphere on the Moon, so there are no clouds or …
When I was young, I had dreams of being a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. That is until I learned about all of the requirements that I didn’t meet. One of the most common aspirations I hear …