Latest articles by Tracy Staedter
Dime-Size Thrusters Could Propel Satellites, Spacecraft
A new propulsion engine with dime-size thrusters could be used to propel a host of spacecraft, from small satellites to crewed ships designed for interplanetary exploration.
Space Junk Could Be This Company's Treasure
The Singapore-based company Astroscale wants to make the removal of space debris profitable.
For the Great American Solar Eclipse, Leave Your Camera at Home
Solar astronomer J. McKim Malville has some advice for people planning to see the Great American Solar Eclipse on Aug. 21: Don’t photograph it.
Cool the Planet? Geoengineering Is Easier Said Than Done
Scientists are exploring ways to re-engineer the planet to counter the effects of global warming.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Warns Science Denial Could 'Dismantle' Democracy
Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson urges Americans to become more scientifically literate in a short video he posted yesterday (April 19) on his Facebook page.
These Three Killer Apps Could Help Humans Colonize Mars
Asteroid mining, giant orbiting internet antennas and space-based solar power could create a space economy that brings a Mars colony within humanity's reach.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Plans Crewed Launch Within a Year
The spaceflight company Blue Origin, which was founded by Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos, plans to launch its first crewed flight to suborbital space soon.
Building a Mars Colony? You'll Need a Team of Astronaut 'MacGyvers'
Colonizing Mars will be no easy feat. It will take billions of dollars, new technologies yet to be invented and a whole lot of astronaut elbow grease.
