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Scientists Surveyed People About Space. The Comments Are Out of This World.
A poll of more than 1,500 participants reveals optimism about aliens, concerns about orbital debris, and “Uranus.”
FAA Grounds Virgin Galactic After Red Warning Light During Branson's Flight
Richard Branson’s July 11 trip to space “deviated from its Air Traffic Control clearance,” the FAA said.
Democrats Now Want to Tax Billionaires in Space Since They Haven’t on Earth
After Jeff Bezos launched into space today, at least one politician wants to see accountability from Amazon’s billionaire founder.
The Billionaire ‘Space Race’ Has Nothing to Do With Space
Billionaires funding suborbital flights aren't building a future for humanity off Earth, so much as seeking capital to build a private space tourism industry that will profit off of Earth.
NASA's New Atomic Clock Can Revolutionize Deep Space Exploration
The Deep Space Atomic Clock, the first device of its kind to be tested in space, is a major step toward autonomous navigation across the solar system.
The People Have Spoken: Jeff Bezos Should Go to Space and Stay There
Over 60,000 people have signed petitions demanding that the Amazon CEO's upcoming spaceflight be a one-way trip.
Meet the Commander of SpaceX's First Civilian Crew
Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4Payments and commander of the flight, calls it “a first step towards a world where anyone can go and explore among the stars.”
It's Been 60 Years Since the First Human Spaceflight, And We Have Come So Far
On Monday, space lovers across the world celebrated the 60th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight on April 12, 1961.
Three Countries Will Attempt Mars Landings in 2021
With UAE’s Hope Probe, China’s Tianwen-1, and NASA’s Perseverance Probe hoping to get to Mars, the red planet is looking like the most coveted destination for a space odyssey in 2021.
The Engineer Who Helped Launch a New Era in Human Spaceflight
Nicole Jordan serves as NASA’s mission manager on SpaceX Crew-1, which is the first operational crew to reach the International Space Station on a commercial vehicle.
We Are About to Enter a New Era of Space Stations
Motherboard talks to Robert Pearlman about his new book Space Stations, and how NASA, China, and space companies are building the next phase of human life off Earth.
What Scientists Found Inside the Brains of 10 Russian Cosmonauts
By imaging the brains of cosmonauts before and after their stints on the space station, neuroscientists discovered how microgravity influences the mind.