How We Got to the Moon (the first time)

SaraRayne Jan 26, 2020

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There’s no denying that the moon landing was an impactful and significant event in human history. When the first astronauts stood on a chunk of rock that none of our kind had ever touched before, we began to...

How to Think Like a Scientist

SaraRayne Jan 26, 2020

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If you’re a fan of the scientific method, you probably rely on scientists to be able to interpret data and come to the conclusions that not only matter, but make sense. But why can’t we be the ones to draw...

Exploration Week - Seek Knowledge, Ask Questions, Win Prizes!

sward Jan 21, 2020

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Greetings explorers!​

This week on the Space.com forums it's all about seeking knowledge, asking questions and winning prizes! We have an amazing week...

How to Eat Like an Astronaut

SaraRayne Jan 19, 2020

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Life in space is pretty similar to life on Earth, other than the lack of gravity, the need for constant exercise to avoid bone decay, artificial atmosphere, and one heck of a view. Okay, so maybe it isn’t all...

How to Train Like an Astronaut

SaraRayne Jan 19, 2020

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There are tons of programs you can find online that teach you how to train like an Olympic athlete, ballerina, pro wrestler, and just about any other extremely fit individual you can think of. But you know...

Why Does Venus Sometimes Spin Faster or Slower?

SaraRayne Jan 19, 2020

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The Earth rotates on its axis at a rate of 1,000 miles per hour at the equator. This rotation results in our 24 hour day. It’s fairly consistent, and we rely on it to run our daily lives and societies. Venus...

How to Watch the Best Astronomical Events of 2020

SaraRayne Jan 19, 2020

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You know what they say: new year, new astronomical opportunities! If you missed out on some of the best meteor showers and space anomalies of 2019, it’s not too late to get prepared for 2020! Here’s what’s...

How Bacteria Survive in Space

SaraRayne Jan 19, 2020

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Space is daunting, dangerous, and even lethal...at least for humans. But did you know that some bacteria can happily survive and even thrive in space? That’s right, bacteria don’t just stand up against the...

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...