How AI Spacefactory Plans to Build Homes on Mars

SaraRayne Jan 18, 2020

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Someday, we’re going to have humans on Mars. At this point, it’s almost inevitable. That’s why innovative companies are coming up with the amazing technology we’re going to need in order to survive. One very...

How the Mars 2020 Rover Will Land

SaraRayne Jan 18, 2020

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Landing is always the scariest and most challenging part of any space mission. Dozens upon dozens of failed descents serve as a reminder of just what we’re up against and how difficult it is to prepare for...

How to Send Probes to Other Planets

SaraRayne Jan 18, 2020

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Space probes have taken us as far as the edge of our solar system, given us up-close glimpses of the incredible gas giants, and set the stage for future missions on planets like Mars. The existence of this...

How NASA Built the Mars 2020 Rover

SaraRayne Jan 18, 2020

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In case you haven’t heard, we’re headed for Mars again. And while we’ve already sent a few rovers that survived far longer than anyone expected, it’s time to get some new tech out there to continue making...

How to Prepare for the Mars 2020 Launch

SaraRayne Jan 18, 2020

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In 2012, NASA made an exciting announcement; we’re going to Mars. Again. This time, we’re bringing even more sophisticated technology and gadgets to help us discover the secrets of Mars while we’re still...

Community update: Happy 1,000 Members!

sward Dec 21, 2019

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Happy 1,000 members Space.com forum Community!
A massive thank you to everyone who...​

Top 5 Space-Themed Video Games

SaraRayne Dec 11, 2019

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Us civilians are sadly stuck on Earth right now, at least for the foreseeable future. While this could certainly change soon (we’re looking at you, SpaceX), for now, the closest we can get to adventures in...

5 Weirdest Theories in Astrophysics

SaraRayne Dec 11, 2019

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No matter how you look at it, every branch of physics is weird, and astrophysics is no different. The way our universe works is strange, wacky, and also wonderful. Here’s a look at some of the weirdest...

How to Build a Backyard Observatory

SaraRayne Dec 11, 2019

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An observatory is really just a safe place to house a telescope and an ideal place to observe from. Given these characteristics, what’s stopping you from creating your own in the comfort of your own backyard...

What Does a Lack of Gravity Do to the Human Body?

SaraRayne Dec 11, 2019

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When astronaut Scott Kelly spend an entire year in space, he not only impressed the world but also helped NASA with some very important research. Even though we’ve had humans in space for many years, we still...

How Do Black Holes Work?

SaraRayne Dec 11, 2019

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Black holes are possibly the most mysterious objects in the universe, and their name doesn’t really help their reputation. Of course, it’s also a little misleading. Black holes aren’t really holes at all, but...

How Hawking Radiation Works

SaraRayne Dec 11, 2019

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The name Stephen Hawking will forever be associated with a brilliant and inspirational scientist who helped come up with theories and explanations for some of the strangest mysteries in physics. One such...

How NASA Plans to Deal with Killer Asteroids

SaraRayne Dec 11, 2019

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One of science-fiction’s favorite topics is killer asteroids. What’s not to love? Earth in peril, and only science to save the day. Movies like this make us laugh and cry, but rarely do we think about the...

What Happens to the Human Body in Space?

SaraRayne Dec 11, 2019

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As much as we hate to admit it, humans are fragile. We’re designed to live on Earth under some pretty specific conditions, and we are certainly not put together to survive outside Earth without some...

How SpaceX Plans to Land the First Humans on Mars

SaraRayne Dec 11, 2019

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The future of humans more than likely lies out there in the solar system, and perhaps beyond. For the time being, we’re stuck here on Earth, looking longingly at other planets and wondering what it might be...

How to Observe the Moon

SaraRayne Dec 10, 2019

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Our constant companion is a familiar sight in the night sky. Sometimes, we can even take for granted the fact that it’s there at all. But when you want to take a few moments to appreciate its beauty, what’s...

How Do We Navigate In Space?

SaraRayne Dec 10, 2019

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Turn right on 1st street.

It’s just north of the river.

Follow your GPS!

Down here on Earth, directions seem so simple (or at least, relatively so). We determine our cardinal directions using the poles...

How Rockets Are Launched

SaraRayne Dec 10, 2019

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Everyone loves a good rocket launch. That initial countdown when everyone is hushed and prepared to witness an amazing feat. The moments just before the engines are fired. The exhilarating rush when liftoff...