When it comes to searching for life beyond our planet, one of the most common approaches is to look for what are called biosignatures: Indications of chemicals that are produced by lifeforms, such as ...

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner atop its Atlas 5 rocket at Space Launch Complex 41 ahead of the June 5 Crew Flight Test launch. Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky In the unforgiving void of space, where errors are ...

Communication with astronauts in space is vital, whether it's during travel, when they're doing experiments on the International Space Station, or just want to chat. It's also pretty tricky. That's ...

As the possibility of long-duration space exploration becomes more feasible, the issue of how to preserve astronaut health during such missions is becoming increasingly critical. Recently, Russia’s ...