Adaptability and resilience are distinguishing features of Homo sapiens. Our large complex brains and sophisticated behavior have provided key macro-evolutionary advantages that distinguished us from ...

Human space missions beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO), such as to the Moon and Mars, will require increased crew autonomy in health management, due to communication delays and limited resupply. These ...

Moderator Nicole Sawyer (from left) discussed the role of private businesses and education institutions on space exploration ...

HOUSTON—Recent remarks by NASA’s acting administrator help define his commitment to keeping the U.S. ahead in space by returning Artemis astronauts to the Moon ahead of China and leading the way to ...

How difficult will it be for future astronauts on Mars to establish a sustainable settlement? This is what a recent preprint submitted to Elsevier hopes to address as Dr. Florian Neukart, who is an ...

The Apollo space missions of the 1960s, which took humans to the moon for the first time, relied on brute-force propulsion more than technological sophistication. The onboard Apollo Guidance Computer ...

The latest developments in space science spotlight SpaceX’s dramatic impact on the industry. From booming business ...

Humans are exploring the possibility of living on Mars, a monumental challenge involving extreme conditions and resource scarcity. The first missions will focus on survival and scientific ...