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Will a Colony on Mars Ever Be Feasible?
We’ve all seen the movies. Tunnels cut through the red rock. Giant glass domes stretching from one end of a crater rim to another. Hydroponics. Lots and lots of hydroponics. But Mars is… a challenge.
Why Aren't There Stars in the Moon Landing Photos?
A vocal minority believes that the moon landing was all an elaborate hoax filmed on a sound stage in Hollywood, but it's no hoax. Here's why...
An Astrophysicist's Perspective: the World Could Use a Dose of Overview
Something happens once you see the world from a different perspective. It's called the "Overview Effect". But what does that mean?
How Stars Die: The Big Ones
Sometimes when you want to go out, you want to go out with a bang.
Too Big to be a Neutron Star, Too Small to be a Black Hole. What Am I?
Okay, stars die in all sorts of interesting and cosmically expressive ways (except the red dwarf stars, who just sort of…stop).
This Is How Our Sun Will Die
Every star you see in the sky, including the sun, will someday die. It’s best to get used to that idea now, before things start to get heavy.
India’s Space Agency is Going Big… By Going Small
Astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter shares the latest in the world of rocket launches and what India’s SSLV is all about.
SpaceX vs. the Universe
Fans of space are having a tough time picking sides over a recent controversy between SpaceX and astronomers. But what's the big debate all about? Astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter digs into both perspectives.
September: What’s New in Space Exploration This Month?
Below are some exciting space exploration highlights!
Let’s Look for Water on the Moon
NASA is headed to the moon, but this time it's in search of water. Astrophysicist Paul M Sutter shares what this means and why it's important.
Voyager 2 is Really Far Out There, Man
Currently Voyager 2 is about 11 billion miles from the Earth, and has been traveling at speeds of tens of thousands of miles per hour since its launch in 1977. Read more to see where it is now and what we've learned.
Red Rover, Red Rover, Send Perseverance Right Over
A few years ago, after the successful deployment of the Curiosity rover on Mars, the folks at NASA envisioned a bold new plan to send another mission to the red planet. The mission was scheduled to depart in the then-futuristic year of 2020.
Celebrating 20 Years of Food in Space on the ISS
This year marks the 20th anniversary of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station. Do you ever wonder what the astronauts have been eating for the past 20 years in zero gravity? Let’s find out!
Watch NASA Astronauts Return Home Live on Aug 2
NASA Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are scheduled to arrive home from space on Sunday, August 2. Watch SPACE LAUNCH LIVE: SPLASHDOWN on Discovery and Science Channel starting at 1PM ET.