space
Rocket problems may delay SpaceX's first crewed launches
Posted in Science on 4th Feb, 2017
by Alex Muller
If confirmed, cracks in the falcon 9's fuel pumps could pose a threat to astronauts.
Under Trump, astronauts might chart a new path to a familiar place: The moon
Posted in Science on 3rd Feb, 2017
by Alex Muller
A return to the moon is gaining traction. A trip to an asteroid looks iffy. And Mars is still the ultimate destination.
What can NASAs twin study results actually tell us?
Posted in Medicine on 31st Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller
The next step is to figure out which changes can be attributed to spaceflight and which are just normal consequences of ageing.
A Lost Japanese Spacecraft Has Made a Key Measurement on Rosetta's Comet
Posted in Science on 29th Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller
By studying the quality and quantity of water on comets, we might better understand the origins of water on Earth.
UAE Mars mission on track for a 2020 launch
Posted in Science on 29th Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller
Hope spacecraft to inspire Arab region to generate knowledge, mission specialist says.