human spaceflight
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When It Comes to Exploring Space, We’re Still Stuck in the Stone Ages
We’re rapidly approaching the quarter mark of the 21st century, but instead of being at the brink of a radical transformative stage, such as the futuristic vision akin to Arthur C. Clarke’s Star Child from 2001: A Space Odyssey, we’re still throwing proverbial bones into the sky. Such is the feeling I get in the…
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Next-Generation Spaceplanes Are the Cutting-Edge Evolution of the Space Shuttle Dream
In recent years, we have seen a return of the spaceplane design.
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The U.S. and China Want the Same Landing Spot for Upcoming Moon Missions
China is planning to send its next lander to the lunar surface, this time targeting an impact crater with a sun-lit rim that could hold precious resources for long-duration stays on the Moon. The upcoming Chang’e 7 mission, scheduled for launch in 2026, is targeting a landing site on the Shackleton crater in the Moon’s…
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SpaceX Starship, a Future Moon Base, and More Top Spaceflight Images From November
As we turn the page on November, let’s embark on a visual journey through the stars and beyond, revisiting the intriguing and groundbreaking moments that defined the past month in space exploration. With rockets of the future and rockets of the past, plus fresh Martian landscapes and newly assembled space stations, November had many captivating…