Gravity is the universe’s most important fundamental force. It dominates every moment of our existence on this planet, and yet we really don’t appreciate gravity as much as we should. Gravity is the ...

While astronauts do not leave home to go to war or face combat, families of space travelers may share a few commonalities ...

"Living in Space" isn't just about designing spacecraft or stations — it's about solving the complex challenges that come with turning space into a home. The idea of making a home in space is rapidly ...

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With the advent of commercial spaceflight, an increasing number of people may be heading into space in the coming years. Some will even get a chance to fly to the moon or live on Mars. One of the ...

This week, Russia is expected to launch its Bion-M No.2 biosatellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying 75 mice and 1,500 fruit flies. Laika's cramped, stressful conditions and ...

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In the eyes of tech billionaires, our future is clear. We will be an ever-growing society living in outer space, our every need answered by superintelligent AIs. This vision may seem like science ...