As the New Scientist Book Club reads Kim Stanley Robinson’s science-fiction novel in April, George Bass digs into why this 1992 book still feels so relevant today

NASA is getting ready to send astronauts back around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. And right here in Erie, experts said the Artemis II mission is a major step towards putting

Elon Musk has announced a significant pivot in SpaceX’s ambitions. The billionaire says the company is now prioritizing building a self-sustaining human settlement on the Moon, moving away from its long-publicized push to send humans to Mars in the near ...

Moisture extracted from the atmosphere of Mars could provide a valuable alternative water supply if humans are ever to inhabit the red planet, a study has found. However, the research from a Strathclyde University academic found that ice located beneath ...

The vision of Mars colonization is moving from science fiction into real-world planning, with multiple space agencies preparing for long-term human presence. Modern Mars missions focus on testing landing systems, developing life support, and building ...

Elon Musk has announced a major shift in SpaceX’s spaceflight ambitions. The billionaire says the company is now prioritizing building a self-sustaining human settlement on the Moon, moving away from its long-publicized push to send humans to Mars in the ...

Our species isn't built for low gravity and high radiation. But could our genetically engineered kids handle that?

The idea of humans living on Mars is closer to reality than it’s ever been. On Feb. 13, Elon Musk’s SpaceX ferried an international crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, another sign that private companies can now routinely carry ...

When astronauts set foot on Mars, it will be one of humanity’s greatest milestones. These first steps will be the result of decades of research, engineering, and imagination coming together, marking the beginning of a new era of discovery on another planet.

Keeping astronauts strong and healthy in microgravity is no easy feat. Those serving six-month missions aboard the International Space Station must exercise for two hours per day to stave off muscle loss. Pinpointing the level of microgravity at which ...

NASA's Artemis II mission completes a critical engine burn, propelling the Orion spacecraft and its four-person crew out of Earth orbit toward the moon.