Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. As Artemis II, NASA’s mission that will send four astronauts around the moon next year, approaches, a new study reveals how well the Orion spacecraft will protect its crew. The findings are based on data … Read more
SpaceX is launching its most daring mission yet on Monday morning. Four civilians, none of whom are professional astronauts, plan to climb aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft and fly into space on a Falcon 9 rocket. Their mission, called Polaris Dawn, was conceived and funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, who serves as the mission’s commander. … Read more
Emily Swaim Astronauts require more calories and nutrients than anyone on Earth. But packaged food loses nutritional value in space, so what will people eat during long space missions? Scientists have discovered the best meal for astronauts and it’s worth trying for yourself. In the not-so-distant future, humans may travel to Mars or beyond. These … Read more