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10/03/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Space travel to Mars could kill astronauts by zapping their gut bacteria

A new study published by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has thrown a major wrench into the government’s pipe dream of one day sending actual human beings to Mars. According to the study’s findings, the excessive amount of travel time that would be required to get astronauts all the way to the fourth body […]

10/20/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

NASA plans to genetically modify astronauts so they can survive the journey to Mars

The prospect of humans one day visiting another planet has never seemed more possible than it has in recent years, but several more obstacles need to be overcome before this can become reality. Some people believe that incredible scientific discoveries could be waiting on the red planet, and NASA has recently ramped up its efforts […]

10/12/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Frankenstein astronauts: NASA wants to alter DNA to protect against space radiation

Going to the moon is hard on human bodies, as the astronauts on moon missions discovered after dealing with heart-related and other health issues after spending long periods of time in space. When NASA sends astronauts to Mars in the 2030s, they will face even more challenges, and they could have deadly consequences. Astronauts typically […]

10/27/2016 / By spacenews

Dusty with a Chance of Radiation: Mars Weather Forecasting Will Be Critical

Weather on Earth is often a hazard for travelers; after all, snowstorms, hurricanes, floods and other events can make it dangerous to drive or fly. Space travelers have a similar problem when dealing with space weather. Article by Calla Cofield As NASA plans to send humans to Mars in the 2030s, work is underway to […]

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