Does Earth's magnetic field do all that much against cosmic rays? Those are quite high energy, hundreds of MeV. My understanding is most of the effect is against solar radiation, which is much lower ...

"The space system with artificial gravity includes an axial module with static and rotating parts, connected with the help of a hermetically sealed flexible junction, as well as habitable modules, ...

Vast's Haven-1 is poised to become the first privately built space station, marking a turning point in the post-International ...

The allure of space exploration has driven humanity to achieve remarkable feats, from landing on the Moon to maintaining a ...

One way to longer life may be higher gravity—at least for rats. That is the “very tentative suggestion” of experiments performed by NASA Physiologist Jiro Oyama, who has been raising mice and rats ...

Space is hard, especially on our bones and muscles, our hearts, our eyes, and basically nearly every human organ. And yet, we can’t stay away from it. Nearly 700 people have been to space so far, and ...

Space travel is heating up, both by NASA and private enterprises, with bold adventurers and scientists looking to eventually send humans to Mars. One of the challenges of such a multiyear mission in ...

The imminent decommissioning of the International Space Station (ISS) is prompting a surge in private sector development of commercial space stations, marking a shift from government-led initiatives.

Random stroke of curiosity regarding human space-flight on long-duration transfer orbits (e.g. Earth to Mars): What issues of health or habitation would be mitigated by maintaining some minimal amount ...