Space Exploration Leads to New Discipline Called 'Astroforensics'; What Is It?

Medicine & Technology Mar 12, 2024

Microgravity makes forensics more challenging in space. Continue reading to learn more about astroforensics and why it's different from forensics.

NASA Exploration of the Moon 2024: Agency to Send Astronauts on Lunar Flyby Mission for the First Time After 50 Years

Jan 04, 2024

NASA will be sending astronauts for a flyby mission to the moon -- the first in five decades. Continue reading to learn more about its space exploration of the moon in 2024.

NASA Grapples With Terrestrial Troubles as Funding Shortfall Threatens Aging Buildings Amid Space Exploration Ambitions

Aug 21, 2023

NASA faces building decay due to chronic underfunding, risking mission impacts. Director warns of $250-260 million annual maintenance gap. Continue reading to learn more of this story.

Genetic Mutations Found in Astronaut Blood Due to Spaceflight, Will This Risk Their Health?

Sep 08, 2022

New research shows that astronauts undergo DNA mutation due to their spaceflight mission. Continue reading to know more about this new findings.

Spaceflight Computing: NASA Working With Microchip Technology Inc. in Developing New Computer for Space Exploration

Aug 21, 2022

Microchip Technology and NASA will work on a three-year project to design and deliver high-performance spaceflight computing. Continue reading to know the latest update on the next computer for space exploration.

More Funding for NASA Could Boost Space Exploration Efforts in the US

Jul 13, 2022

The challenges the US faced in the past decades have hindered the country to achieve its goals in space exploration. Check out this article on how more funding for NASA could accelerate these missions.

China's Next Lunar Probe on 2024 to Showcase Equipment from European Countries

Apr 26, 2021

In its continuing efforts to advance space exploration efforts, China has announced its plans for the next lunar probe by 2024 and will be carrying equipment developed by other countries.

Sky Ladder, Manned Lunar Rover: Chinese Scientists Announce Ideas for Moon Transport

Apr 24, 2021

Chinese scientists are looking for new and innovative ways to bring people to and from the moon - including a "sky ladder" and a manned lunar rover - in a new video released Saturday, April 24.

NASA Marks 40th Year of Maiden Space Shuttle Flight [Watch]

Apr 13, 2021

NASA releases a commemorative video marking the 40th anniversary of the maiden Space Shuttle flight on April 12, 1981.

12 New Quadruple Quasars Spotted; Could Reveal Universe’s Rate of Expansion

Apr 10, 2021

Astronomers discover 12 new quadruple imaged quasars that could help find out the rate of expansion of the universe.

Mars Had Wet Seasons Before Drying Up, Study Reveals

Apr 09, 2021

Mars had wet seasons before eventually drying up three billion years ago, a study analyzing data from the Curiosity rover said.

NASA Makes Historic Push to Bring First Woman, Person of Color to the Moon

Apr 09, 2021

NASA announced it set to land the first woman and person of color on the Moon in its equity for all push in its Artemis mission.

Astronauts Successfully Relocates SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft at ISS

Apr 05, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts successfully relocated the Crew Dragon spacecraft from its forward port at the International Space Station Harmony module to the space-facing port of the module.

Astronauts to Move SpaceX Crew Dragon to Free Up ISS Port Space

Apr 03, 2021

Four astronauts will make an unprecedented port relocation of SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft to free up ISS port space for future commercial missions.

SpaceX All-Civilian Mission Set for September Launch

Mar 31, 2021

Meet the four members of SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration 4 crew set for lift-off in September this year.