I’m an astronaut. This is what I can tell you about what you will experience in the Mars simulator for a year

NASA has put out a call for applicants to sign up as test subjects for an upcoming human space exploration of Mars, which will last a full Earth year. Is this something you would like to do? It’s a compensated job, but what is a year of your life worth? That should be your first … Read more

The historic Odysseus moon mission marks a milestone in reaching the moon’s surface

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 lander, also called Odysseus or “Odie,” is on the moon’s surface after experiencing unexpected problems hours before landing. “I know this was a nail-biter, but we are on the surface and we … Read more

NASA will pay four health-conscious ‘astronaut-like’ people to live in a Mars simulation for 378 days. See if you qualify.

The current CHAPEA crew enters the habitat in Houston.NASA NASA is recruiting four people to live in a Mars habitat simulation in Houston for 378 days. NASA is looking for crew members who can best mimic sending real astronauts to Mars. See if you have the experience, character, and health foundation to pretend you’re on … Read more

How antimatter engines could fly people to other stars within a few years

Antimatter engines could propel humanity into the next phase of space travel, but building them for spacecraft is still a long way off.Nzoka John/Getty Images Antimatter engines could be humanity’s ticket to interstellar travel. When antimatter particles come into contact with ordinary matter, it produces a lot of energy. If we learn to harness that … Read more