Space

Explore the vast reaches of space and mankind’s continuing efforts to conquer the stars, including theories such as the Big Bang, the International Space Station, plus what the future holds for space travel and exploration.

Topics to Explore:

The Zoo Hypothesis: Are Aliens Watching Us Like Animals in a Zoo?

Are Pentagon-confirmed UFOs a National Security Threat?

Does the Real Element 115 Have a Connection With UFOs?

Why August's Moon Is Known as the Sturgeon Moon

What Are the 'Dog Days of Summer'?

Why July's Full Moon Is Known as the Buck Moon

Scientists Make History by Growing Plants in Soil From Moon

Without Regulation, the Night Sky Will Be Twinkling With Satellites, Not Stars

Space Architects Will Help Us Live and Work Among the Stars

SpaceX's Massive Starship Could Soon Transform Spaceflight

Is Coastal Georgia the Next Gateway to Space?

Is Space Tourism Worth It?

Stunning Webb Images Show Clearest Look at Cosmos Ever

What Does Space Smell Like?

Sonification: Listening to the Haunting Sounds of the Universe

20 Years on the ISS Proves We Can All Get Along

How the International Space Station Works

NASA's Dragonfly Rotorcraft to Explore Saturn's Giant Moon Titan

Learn More / Page 25

Can the curvature of the Earth only be seen from outer space?

Can the curvature of the Earth only be seen from outer space? If you didn't know that the Earth is a sphere, there are three common observations you could use to convince yourself that it is.

How Rocket Engines Work

Believe it or not, the hardest part of space exploration is getting a spaceship off the ground. Explore the basics of propulsion and learn about both solid-fuel and liquid-fuel rocket engines.

By Marshall Brain