The ambition to put human boots on the red dust of Mars has long been the “North Star” of space exploration. However, for decades, the primary obstacle has not been the landing itself, but the grueling journey to get there. Using current chemical propulsion, a one-way trip to Mars takes roughly six to nine months, … Read more
By Linda Park, Editor, Tech | May 7, 2026 A Brazilian cosmologist has accidentally uncovered a potential “shortcut” to Mars that could dramatically reduce the time required for crewed missions, according to a study published in the journal Acta Astronautica in April 2026. By reanalyzing discarded early orbital data of near-Earth asteroids—originally used to assess … Read more
Christina Koch, the NASA astronaut who spent a record-breaking 328 days aboard the International Space Station, is now preparing for her next mission: Artemis II, the first crewed flight around the Moon since the Apollo era. As she trains for this historic journey, Koch has spoken openly about the profound physiological effects of prolonged microgravity … Read more
On April 16, 2026, NASA’s Artemis II mission continues to draw global attention as the first crewed flight around the Moon since the Apollo era. The mission, which launched in late 2025, carries four astronauts on a 10-day journey to test the Orion spacecraft’s systems in deep space. While the flight does not include a … Read more
The world watched with bated breath as the Orion spacecraft, carrying the crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission, descended through the Earth’s atmosphere and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. New footage has now emerged capturing the precise, high-tension moment the U.S. Navy opened the capsule to rescue the four astronauts, marking the successful conclusion … Read more
Humanity has once again ventured into the deep space void, marking a pivotal moment in lunar exploration. The Artemis II crewed lunar flyby, which launched on April 1, 2026, represents the first time astronauts have traveled toward the Moon in over 50 years, serving as a critical bridge between the uncrewed tests of the past … Read more
The eyes of the world are fixed on the lunar horizon as NASA’s Artemis II mission reaches its most critical phase. After launching on April 1, 2026, the mission is currently pushing the boundaries of human endurance and deep space technology, marking the first time in half a century that humans have ventured back toward … Read more
Aquí tienes un resumen de los puntos clave del artículo: * Problema con el escudo térmico: La misión Artemis 2, que enviará astronautas a la Luna en 2025, enfrenta preocupaciones sobre el escudo térmico de la cápsula Orion. Pruebas de la misión Artemis 1 (no tripulada) revelaron un desgaste mayor al previsto, y un análisis … Read more