Cosmic dust—the tiny particles that help form stars, planets and the chemical building blocks of life—might be much spongier and fluffier than long assumed, according to an international group of ...
When astronauts leave Earth, food becomes more than energy. It becomes health care, comfort, and survival rolled into one. A Mars mission could last years, far away from supply ships. Whatever grows ...
Aside from being a delight to watch, flight in birds is regarded by many cultures as a symbol of freedom, and a source of inspiration for humans to build our own flying machines. This makes those ...
It looks bizarre - but this strange-looking aircraft played a critical role in landing humans on the Moon, building the International Space Station, and still supports missions today. Meet the Guppy, ...
All Mercury astronauts came from the fighter pilot community. But one of them had a career that really stands out. It was the only Marine among them, John Glenn. After flying Corsairs in WWII, he ...