Space

T-Minus: SpaceX’s Starship vs. Boeing’s Starliner

A breakdown of SpaceX’s Starship, Boeing’s Starliner, and what they mean for the future of space exploration at NASA.

T-Minus: How will solar storms affect Mars astronauts?

Freethink’s breakdown of the biggest space news, featuring NASA’s efforts to protect astronauts from intense solar storms.

Kristin Houser

Aerospace

T-Minus: Counting down 10 upcoming moon missions

A countdown of 10 upcoming moon missions, all leading up to the one expected to return NASA astronauts to the lunar surface.

Kristin Houser

Outer Space

Preparing for the first human mission to Mars

Mars is going to be bombarded with visitors from planet Earth — the U.S., China, and UAE are all launching unmanned spacecraft to the red planet this month.

Amanda Winkler

Outer Space

China Mars mission joins Emirates, with U.S. to follow

With each new Mars mission, the red planet renaissance heats up this July. China and newcomer the UAE are off-world, and NASA’s on deck.

B. David Zarley

Astronomy

Massive 3D map of the universe fills in “troublesome” gap

The Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) has released the largest 3D map of the universe ever created, detailing 11 billion years that were previously uncharted.

Kristin Houser

Astronomy

This 10-year time lapse of the solar cycle is breathtaking

Using images collected by the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), NASA has created a stunning time lapse of the sun’s solar cycle.

Kristin Houser

Aerospace

NASA’s plans for space tourism are becoming a reality

NASA’s space tourism plans, which include hosting private citizens on the International Space Station, are starting to come to fruition.

Kristin Houser

Aerospace

Space architects are building a home to live on the moon

The space architects of Saga have developed a habitat for people on the moon. Now they want to put it to the test in the endless arctic sun of Greenland.

B. David Zarley

Aerospace

Tracking the Crew Dragon: Docking with the ISS

On May 31, a SpaceX Crew Dragon with two astronauts onboard docked with the International Space Station, marking a milestone in spaceflight.

Kristin Houser

Aerospace

Tracking the Crew Dragon: Liftoff

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon had a successful liftoff from Cape Canaveral on May 30, marking the beginning of the historic Demo-2 mission.

Kristin Houser

Aerospace

What to know for today’s SpaceX launch (updated)

What you need to know about the SpaceX launch happening on May 27, a historic event that will mark a turning point in human space exploration.

Kristin Houser

Aerospace

“Crew Dragon” launch to kick off new era in US spaceflight

On May 27, a SpaceX Crew Dragon will ferry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station as part of the Commercial Crew Program.

Kristin Houser

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