manned space program Archives

By Emily Gertz May 19, 2014

Technology

Russian Bluster Aside, What Will Become Of The ISS?

Russia's recent threat to leave the space station by 2020 was in fact the original plan.

By Dawn Stover Oct 22, 2009

Technology

What does it take to prep humans for a trip to an asteroid or a martian moon? Starvation? Isolation? Recycling...

By Stuart Fox Sep 9, 2009

Technology

At last, the rumors can stop flying. Unfortunately, they're not alone in that

By Stuart Fox Jul 31, 2009

Technology

Some people may think locking some volunteers in a tin can for a couple of months is enough preparation for...

By Jeff Wise Jan 1, 2005

Technology

Will one of these aeronautical mavericks redefine personal flight? Probably not, but you can't blame them for trying.

By Bill Sweetman and Matthew Stibbe Oct 24, 2003

Technology

Adventurers Steve Fossett and Richard Bransonâ€”with a little help from design genius Burt Rutanâ€”build an airplane for what they're calling...