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Science & Space: Your Go-To Spot for Space News and Discoveries

Space isn’t just about rockets and astronauts—it’s a place full of mysteries and exciting stories. Here, you’ll find straightforward updates about human spaceflight, satellites crowding our skies, and what really happens if you go to space without a suit. If you ever wondered who was first to float above Earth or how many satellites are spinning overhead right now, you're in the right place.

Who Hit Space First? The Real Story Behind Human Spaceflight

The race to space was fierce, with countries racing against the clock. You might think you know who was first, but did you know Yuri Gagarin actually made history on Vostok 1? Learning about these early space missions clears up common myths and gives you a front-row seat to humanity’s thrilling jump beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

Satellites Everywhere: What’s Up There in 2025?

Believe it or not, our skies are getting busier. Thousands of satellites orbit the Earth, helping with everything from weather forecasting to internet signals. But this rise in satellites also means more space junk, making it a hot topic for experts. Knowing what’s buzzing around up there helps us understand how space tech is reshaping our everyday lives and why keeping space clean matters too.

From the incredible first steps humans took in space to the tech that circles our planet today, this category breaks down all you need to know. No confusing jargon — just clear, fun, and up-to-date info for anyone curious about what’s beyond our world.

Lava Tube Habitats on the Moon: Natural Shelter and Radiation Protection for Lunar Bases
  • Oct, 27 2025
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Lava Tube Habitats on the Moon: Natural Shelter and Radiation Protection for Lunar Bases

Lava tube habitats on the Moon offer natural radiation shielding, stable temperatures, and protection from micrometeorites. NASA and ESA are planning to use these underground tunnels for long-term lunar bases, cutting mission costs and improving astronaut safety.
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Space ROS: Modular Software Architecture for Space Robotics
  • Oct, 23 2025
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Space ROS: Modular Software Architecture for Space Robotics

Explore how Space ROS combines ROS 2 flexibility with aerospace safety standards to enable modular, flight‑ready software for space robotics, and learn the steps to adopt it.
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Falcon 9 Booster Landing Explained - Tech Behind SpaceX Reusability
  • Oct, 22 2025
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Falcon 9 Booster Landing Explained - Tech Behind SpaceX Reusability

Discover how SpaceX's Falcon 9 booster lands safely using grid fins, landing legs, and a single Merlin engine, and why reusability cuts launch costs dramatically.
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Offgassing & Material Selection for Space Habitat Air Quality
  • Oct, 21 2025
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Offgassing & Material Selection for Space Habitat Air Quality

Learn how offgassing impacts air quality in space habitats, the NASA ASTM E595‑21 standards, material choices, and practical steps to keep cabin air safe for crew.
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Mars Water Extraction: Drilling and Heating Methods for Regolith
  • Oct, 19 2025
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Mars Water Extraction: Drilling and Heating Methods for Regolith

Explore drilling and heating methods for extracting water from Martian regolith, compare technologies, and see the roadmap to a functional Mars water system.
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Spacecraft Docking Procedures and Airlock Rehearsals Explained
  • Oct, 19 2025
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Spacecraft Docking Procedures and Airlock Rehearsals Explained

A detailed guide on how spacecraft dock to the ISS, the airlock steps crew rehearse, key system differences, training routines, and upcoming innovations.
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Exoplanet Surface Mapping with Light Curve Inverse Techniques - 2025 Guide
  • Oct, 18 2025
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Exoplanet Surface Mapping with Light Curve Inverse Techniques - 2025 Guide

Learn how to reconstruct exoplanet surface features from light curves using SVD and sparse modeling. Step-by-step guide, data needs, tools, and future prospects.
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Lunar Tourism Explained: Private Circumlunar Trips & Future Outlook
  • Oct, 16 2025
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Lunar Tourism Explained: Private Circumlunar Trips & Future Outlook

Explore the emerging world of lunar tourism, from private circumlunar flight concepts and pricing to the companies racing to make a Moon flyby possible.
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What Happens to Astronauts' Bodies in Space? Explained
  • Oct, 15 2025
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What Happens to Astronauts' Bodies in Space? Explained

Explore how microgravity, radiation, and fluid shifts change an astronaut's body, from bone loss to vision issues, and learn the countermeasures NASA uses.
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Space Exploration: Benefits and Drawbacks Explained
  • Oct, 14 2025
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Space Exploration: Benefits and Drawbacks Explained

A balanced look at space exploration’s scientific, economic and ethical impacts, weighing its major benefits against costs, debris risks and planetary protection concerns.
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Moon Surface Science: Drills, Spectrometers & Cameras Explained
  • Oct, 13 2025
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Moon Surface Science: Drills, Spectrometers & Cameras Explained

Explore how lunar drills, spectrometers and cameras work together to unlock Moon secrets, from Apollo roots to Artemis innovations and future missions.
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5 Essential Things Astronauts Need to Survive in Space
  • Oct, 10 2025
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5 Essential Things Astronauts Need to Survive in Space

Learn the five essential items-oxygen, food, water, power, and a pressurized habitat-that keep astronauts alive in space, plus how they are managed and what happens when they fail.
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