The Space Launch System megarocket will eventually take humans back to the Moon in 2024
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What would happen if an astronaut’s tether broke on a spacewalk?
Spacewalks can be dangerous for a number of reasons, but find out what would happen if one of the reasons came true
Space Exploration
Space radiation will damage Mars astronauts’ brains
It’s probably not a showstopper, though
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Is it possible for a spacecraft to be self-sustaining?
A craft with this ability would need to rely on plant life being able to flourish in space
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Are spacesuits tailor-made?
Do astronauts have their spacesuits and helmets personally made for them?
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What happens to the human body during spaceflight?
We take a look at what weightlessness does to the body
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Has anyone ever caught the common cold in space?
Do astronauts get struck down by space sickness?
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UK Pupils win NASA module design space challenge
Five United Kingdom primary schools are over the moon after winning a NASA spacecraft design competition
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Who made the Apollo spacesuits?
Find out what links Neil Armstrong with sports bras.
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Will we ever be able to send humans to Jupiter?
We find out if we can make the gas giant and its moons destinations for future manned missions
Solar System
Spacecraft sees Martian moon Phobos in a new light
NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter has gained its first look at the moon, pursuing a deeper understanding by examining it in infrared wavelengths
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An interview with bestselling author Rowland White
All About Space caught up with the writer to find out more about his latest book, Into the Black – the gripping story of the Space Shuttle’s challenging maiden flight
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Astronomers could now be able to predict global dust storms on Mars
Activity on the Red Planet could soon become more predictable – which would be a boon for future Martian astronauts
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VIDEO: This is what happened when the Space Shuttle fired its thrusters in space
It created a bit of a bumpy ride for the astronauts inside!
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VIDEO: Go behind the scenes with NASA’s astronauts as they test the Orion capsule
Be part of the experience as Stephanie Wilson, Karen Nyberg and Rick Mastracchio try out the spacecraft that could get humans to Mars
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Here’s how we would 3D-print a base on the Moon
Could astronauts one day be printing rather than building a base on the lunar surface?
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How long can we live in space for?
We find out how long astronauts can feasibly spend on board the Space Station
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Become an astronaut: NASA begins accepting applications
NASA announced it will soon begin accepting applications for the next class of astronaut candidates
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Check out this stunning timelapse compiled from 100GB of NASA space photos
The ‘ISS Symphony’ is definitely one of the most breathtaking space compilations you’ll ever see
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How are astronauts time travellers?
We take a look at how astronauts experience time compared to us on Earth