Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew begins its fifth day in space, having achieved a series of record-setting milestones during a historic journey including the world’s first commercial spacewalk. Taking a spacewalk is nothing new. NASA has … Read more
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, Register here for free. When astronauts conduct spacewalks to perform maintenance outside the International Space Station, the view can be disruptive. The sun is shining and the Earth is radiating light from a distance of … Read more
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, Register here for free. When astronauts conduct spacewalks to perform maintenance outside the International Space Station, the view can be disruptive. The sun is shining and the Earth is radiating light from a distance of … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft and its crew have been in space for more than a month, much longer than the week originally expected. The vehicle suffered from technical problems, which postponed its return indefinitely. There is … Read more
In May, a large piece of space debris crashed into the mountains of North Carolina. After investigating the incident, NASA confirmed that the incident originated from a SpaceX Dragon Capsule. This and other accidents show how difficult it is to reduce the risk of falling debris reaching Earth. NASA has confirmed that a piece of … Read more