The Challenger disaster, which happened 40 years ago, is a stark reminder of the importance of listening to experts. The story begins with Bob Ebeling, an engineer at Morton Thiokol, who was deeply troubled by the idea of launching the space shuttle in cold weather. He and other engineers had data s
Judith Resnik, a brilliant engineer from Akron, made history as the second American woman in space. She flew aboard the Discovery in 1984, but her life was tragically cut short when the Challenger exploded in 1986. Resnik was always confident about the safety of space missions, even joking that the
NASA is preparing to send astronauts on a journey around the moon, but there's a catch. The Orion spacecraft, which will carry the crew, has a heat shield with a known issue. This heat shield is supposed to protect the astronauts from extreme heat when they return to Earth. The problem is, during a
Quercetin, a powerful antioxidant, has shown promise in fighting heart failure linked to diabetes. But its benefits are limited because it doesn't dissolve or absorb well in the body. To tackle this, scientists created a smart nasal spray that delivers quercetin more effectively. They tested differ
NASA is preparing to send astronauts on a moon mission using the Orion spacecraft, but there are concerns about its safety. The main issue is with the heat shield, which protects the spacecraft during reentry. The heat shield on the previous uncrewed test flight, Artemis I, showed unexpected damage.
Up in the sky, a lone astronaut spotted something cool from the International Space Station. It was NASA's new moon rocket, the Space Launch System, all ready on its launch pad. This rocket is special because it's the first one built for sending humans to the moon in over 50 years. The astronaut, Ch
The moon is back on the agenda, and this time, it's not just a quick visit. The Artemis II mission is a big step in NASA's plan to set up a long-term home on the lunar surface. But before they can build moon bases, they need to make sure their new rocket and spacecraft can handle the job. Artemis I
Two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, have left NASA after their last mission. This mission was special. They tested Boeing's new Starliner spaceship. It was supposed to be a short trip. But things did not go as planned. The Starliner had problems. So, Williams and Wilmore stayed on the
Vast Space is making big moves in the space industry. They are building the first commercial space station, called Haven-1. This station is set to launch in early 2027, which is a bit later than they originally planned. The company's CEO, Max Haot, explained that they are taking their time to make s
NASA's Artemis program is making waves, and for good reason. This isn't just another space mission; it's a stepping stone to Mars and a chance to learn how to live on another world. The recent rollout of Artemis II marks a significant moment in space exploration. Artemis II is set to carry four ast
