Stories Tagged as
Space
How to get to space without NASA
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Sep 22, 2016
Julian Guthrie's new book, "How to Make a Spaceship" details the founding of the XPRIZE.
Let's do the number: 'Star Trek' and the 47 conspiracy
by
Daniel Shin
Sep 7, 2016
We look at how the number 47 boldly goes into the TV show's universe.
50 years and beyond: Voices from the 'Star Trek' universe
by
Levi Sharpe
Sep 5, 2016
We're celebrating the show's anniversary with a multipart series.
The spacy state of law around commercial moon travel
Jun 6, 2016
Moon Express has been working toward lunar exploration since the '90s.
Space Internet
Apr 6, 2016
They said it couldn't be done: Internet in space. The dream of a totally connected world is still out of reach. Companies like OneWeb and SpaceX think a global swarm of satellites is the answer. The idea failed before — does it stand a chance today?
Ground control to Major Tom...you owe us a lot of money
by
Tobin Low
Mar 9, 2016
Here are the numbers we're reading and watching for Wednesday.
Russia's space carpool delivers Scott Kelly to earth
Mar 2, 2016
Russia gives our astronauts rides in return for other space services ... and cash.
For public good, not for profit.
What goes up must come down. Or else.
by
Molly Wood
Feb 25, 2016
Space debris poses major risks for the future of space exploration.
Congress wants NASA to build a space habitat
by
Adriene Hill
Dec 29, 2015
The omnibus deal included $55 million to build a deep space habitat.
Landing a rocket is great, but will it save money?
Dec 22, 2015
SpaceX joins competitor Blue Origin in successfully reclaiming a used rocket.