LONDON — Stratospheric balloon company HALO Space plans to offer aspiring space travelers the space tourism equivalent of glamping. Instead of the tight spacesuits and stomach-churning G-forces typically associated with a rocket flight, the company’s pressurized capsule attached to a helium-filled balloon will offer comfortable swiveling seats, giant windows and a variety of fine dining.… Read More »
Satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) can drift hundreds of kilometers out of their expected orbits when hit by bad space weather. The problem affects the International Space Station, China’s Tiangong space station, and many Earth observation satellites that require close monitoring of our planet. This positioning uncertainty increases the risk of dangerous orbital collisions,… Read More »
It’s the first time a spacecraft has taken off with a flight attendant on board, but no drinks will be served during the flight. Marina VasilevskayaShe also served as a flight instructor for Belavia Airlines in her home country, Belarus, and became the first Belarusian woman to fly into space by trading in her officer… Read More »
Captive chimpanzees are one of the most popular species kept in zoos due to their charismatic appeal and similarity to humans. They are humans’ closest living relatives due to shared genes and behavioral and psychological similarities. Zoos are obliged to ethically care for the animals they keep. Many provide environments that meet the welfare needs… Read More »
In February, Uruguay became the 36th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a non-binding set of principles for initiating responsible actions on the moon. The agreements were formulated in 2020 by NASA in coordination with the US State Department. Since then, there has been a steady stream of countries signing the Artemis Accords, a set… Read More »
Russia launched its Soyuz-2-1v rocket earlier this month. Two prevailing theories suggest developing an ASAT capability that is either nuclear-armed or nuclear-powered In 1962, the USA conducted the largest nuclear test in space. The effects were far more devastating than the Pentagon had imagined and led to a treaty banning the deployment of nuclear weapons… Read More »
The home of the famous sunken Mercury capsule and the spacecraft that brought the Apollo 13 crew back to Earth is being renovated. The Cosmosphere, a world-class space museum located in Hutchinson, Kansas, announced this week that it is ready to proceed with the redesign and renovation of the Hall of Space, a series of… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A SpaceX rocket is headed for the International Space Station on a groundbreaking mission run entirely by the private sector. On board is a group of European astronauts, including the first person from Turkey to… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A SpaceX rocket will launch to the International Space Station on a groundbreaking mission run entirely by the private sector. There will be a group of European astronauts on board, including the first person from… Read More »
Screenshot of SpaceX’s Starship-Super Heavy rocket on the launch pad. This photo was taken from SpaceX’s live broadcast on X.SpaceX This year, the world has achieved many great successes in the space race. These included SpaceX sending its most powerful rocket into space and India reaching the moon. Here’s everything you need to know to… Read More »