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Space travel comes with risk − and SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission will push the envelope further than any private mission has before

Space is an unnatural environment for humans. We can’t survive unprotected in a pure vacuum for more than two minutes. Getting to space involves being strapped to a barely contained chemical explosion.

The Conversation

Do cancer cells grow faster in space?

With a lot of discussion going around space and microgravity let’s discuss an important connection between a life threatening condition and its status in space. Studies suggest that cancer cells might grow faster in microgravity environments. This discovery has significant implications for both space travel and cancer research.

The Times of India

SpaceX’s Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president – what this could mean for US space policy

Elon Musk officially endorsed Donald Trump for president of the United States on July 13, 2024, shortly after Trump survived an assassination attempt. Musk, a billionaire technology entrepreneur, has made groundbreaking contributions in multiple industries, particularly space travel and exploration.

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Genetic Enhancement Key To Future Of Space Travel, Experts Say

Explore the potential of genetic enhancements in humans for space travel and the ethical considerations surrounding gene editing technology.

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SpaceX, the rise of China and more: How spaceflight has changed since 1999

Space travel has changed from government-driven missions to a dynamic, commercially driven frontier over the past 25 years, driven by advancements in technology and the rise of private companies.

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From Urine (Yes, Urine) to Helium: The Most Common and Bizarre Leaks During Space Travel

Leaks happen in space travel. When they’re caught before launch, teams assess whether to call off the flight. But once in space, that choice is taken away.

Inverse

Space Tourists Experience Similar Body Changes As Astronauts

New studies reveal how space tourists' bodies adapt to space environments, aiding future space missions.

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Matadors and space travel: an audience with Denise de la Rue

At the opening of her new Madrid show a new world, the Mexican artist tells Will Hosie that space is the final frontier, but she won’t go.

Evening Standard

NASA To Resume Live Coverage Of Starliner's Journey

Excitement builds as NASA's Starliner prepares to dock with the ISS, showcasing advancements in space travel.

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Former Astronauts Nelson And Bowersox Share Space Launch Insights

Former astronauts Bill Nelson and Ken Bowersox share insights on challenges of space travel, highlighting resilience and adaptability for successful missions.

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Starliner Spacecraft Successfully Reaches Orbit, En Route To ISS

The Starliner spacecraft reaches orbit, showcasing precision and expertise in space travel towards the International Space Station.

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Starliner And Atlas V Rocket Reach Max Q During Flight

The recent Starliner and Atlas V rocket launch successfully reached 'Max Q,' a critical milestone in space travel, showcasing their structural integrity an...

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Photo exhibition on Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 space flight opens at Russian House

The way the human body is conditioned to face the rigours of space travel has not changed much over the years, according to Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to travel to space. Wing Commander (Retd) Sharma was speaking online during the inauguration of an exhibition of photographs at the Russian…

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Luxury Space Travel Operator Spacevip Announces Michelin-Starred Meal Experience

Experience a luxury stratospheric dining adventure at the edge of space with Chef Rasmus Munk aboard Spaceship Neptune. Proceeds support space literacy.

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Study documents headaches experienced by astronauts in space

A new study has added to the field by showing that astronauts are more likely to experience headaches in space than previously known

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Going to Mars? Speak to a psychologist first

While researchers know that space travel can stress space crew members both physically and mentally and test their ability to work together in close quarters, missions to Mars will amplify these challenges.

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NASA Seeks Applicants For Year-Long Simulated Mars Mission

Join NASA's year-long Mars simulation mission to study psychological effects of isolation and teamwork in space travel.

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NASA Seeks Volunteers For Year-Long Mars Simulation Mission

Join NASA's year-long Mars surface simulation in Houston to study human behavior in isolated environments. Explore the complexities of space travel and cre...

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Why now is the time to address humanity’s impact on the moon

Dreams of space travel started small with the launch of Sputnik-1 by the Soviet Union, and escalated with the U.S. Apollo landing on the moon in 1969. Six decades later, plans are ramping up for space tourism, missions to the moon and Mars, and mining on the moon.

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'Constellation' trailer teases new 'action-packed space adventure' on Apple TV+

After surviving an explosion on board the International Space Station, ESA astronaut Jo Ericsson is thrust into a different mission: to uncover the hidden history of space travel.

LiveScience

Scientists tested 10 meals to find the perfect food for space travel

Scientists assessed a variety of "space dishes" and determined that the optimal (and tastiest) dish for male astronauts would be a hearty vegetarian salad.

Fortune

This Astronaut got rejected from NASA three times, but has a message for everyone about grit: ‘One in a million is not zero'

Mike Massimino set records in space travel, but his decade-journey to NASA taught him much more about how to live.

Inverse

NASA Needs To Solve One Critical Problem Before Humans Can Travel To Mars

Traveling to space poses risks to the human body. Scientists need to find solutions for these hazards before any manned missions to the red planet.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Elon Musk lives in a world of superheroes, but is he about to fall to earth?

The writing is poor, the structure chaotic and the whole project imbalanced. But this biography of Elon Musk is still fascinating. How could it not be? Musk, as we all know, is the world’s richest person: pushing the boundaries of electric cars with Tesla, of space travel with SpaceX, and…

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How space can harm the human body

But scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars

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