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Moon habitat project: Can we cope with the loneliness of space?
A simulation of a moon habitat in the Arctic shows how future lunar dwellers might cope with the psychological effects of extreme isolation.
April 10, 2022
Ax-1 with 1st all private crew reaches ISS
Ax-1 with the 1st all-private astronaut team ever flown to the International Space Station arrived at the ISS on April 9. The astronauts will conduct research during their stay.
April 8, 2022
Today in science: Comet Hale-Bopp
25 years ago on April 1, 1997, Comet Hale-Bopp was at perihelion, its closest point to the sun. This comet - remembered by many - was the last widely seen comet from the Northern Hemisphere.
April 1, 2022
Yuri’s Night: World Space Party – a time to celebrate
Yuri Gagarin's space flight is remembered in Yuri's Night celebrations. This Russian pilot was the first man to fly into orbit, in 1961.
April 1, 2022
It’s Pi Day. Here’s how to celebrate
It's almost time for Pi Day, an annual mathematical event for science lovers. Here's how to celebrate on March 14 and take part in the NASA Pi Day Challenge!
March 14, 2022
Happy birthday, Albert Einstein
Born on March 14 in 1879, Einstein changed our notions of matter, space and time - launched modern physics - and became a household name.
March 12, 2022
Ides of March: Why should you beware?
The Ides of March are March 15. We probably wouldn't know about them - or if we're supposed to beware of them - if it weren't for William Shakespeare.
March 12, 2022
Daylight saving time: 10 tips to make it easier
Daylight saving time: Good idea or not? Here's how to cope with the time change in spring.
March 11, 2022
Russia invasion of Ukraine threatens cooperation in space
The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reaches into space, as Russia threatens to stop cooperating on supplying and participating in space missions.
March 5, 2022
Is a rocket going to strike the moon today?
Yes, a rocket will strike the moon on March 4, 2022. It's not a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. It may be a Chinese rocket that launched in 2014.
March 3, 2022
