The space race between the United States and the former Soviet Union was in full swing in the late 1950s, into the 1960s. Bilateral competition has created more opportunities NASAdetermination to carry out President John Kennedy’s man-on-the-moon proclamation. Relations between the United States and the Soviet Union were undoubtedly negative, the most intense competition fueled … Read more
The James Webb Space Telescope recently celebrated its second birthday, as it began service on July 12, 2022. Here are the 10 best Webb photos to date to mark the occasion. Before diving into a series of images, it’s important to establish exactly what makes an image worthy of inclusion. Ultimately, it comes down to … Read more
To celebrate 25 years of covering countless advances in space science and astronomy, Space.com hosted live what can be called a panel to discuss some of the most influential discoveries and those yet to come. Joining Space.com’s Editor-in-Chief, Tariq Malik, who moderated the discussion, were three panelists, including Dr. Sara Seager, astronomer and professor at … Read more
Astronauts face many dangers during spaceflight, such as microgravity and radiation. Microgravity can reduce bone strength, and radiation can cause cancer. However, those are chronic effects. The greatest danger to astronauts is fire, as escape would be difficult on a long journey to Mars or anywhere beyond Low Earth Orbit. Scientists are researching how fire … Read more