Space travel has been in the news on several fronts lately. Find out the latest developments and how they can help explain our place in the Universe. (5:00 min read)
Tag: Mars
Astrobiology: 3 Questions We Need to Answer
Astrobiology is working to answer three fundamental questions. Find out what they are and how NASA is coordinating efforts to get to the bottom of them. (4:30 min)
Martian Colonies Impossible Due to Radiation
Martian colonies are back in the news after a tweet storm by Elon Musk. Find out how an astrobiologist instantly shot down his plans. (4:00 min read)
Exoplanet Giant Orbiting Tiny White Dwarf
A giant exoplanet has been discovered orbiting a tiny white dwarf star only a quarter of the planet's size. That's right, the planet is far larger in size than its star. Find out why this matters to our search for life on other worlds. (4:30 min read)
Why Mars? Why Not Life on Venus?
Is there life on Mars? Nobody knows. Why not try Venus? There could be life in the clouds. Learn more. (4:00 min read)