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Deep in the mists of time, over 3.5 billion years ago, life began to unfold on our planet in a way that would set the stage for all living organisms that followed. At the center of this monumental shift is a single-celled entity known as LUCA, or the Last Universal Common Ancestor. This primordial life […]

Origins of the Soviet Space Station Program In the arena of space exploration, the 1960s marked a fevered competition, a palpable tug-of-war between two superpowers: the United States and the Soviet Union. As the Cold War tensions simmered, the Soviets were determined not only to keep pace with their American counterparts but to outpace them […]

SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission is poised to be a groundbreaking endeavor, marking the ninth operational flight as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Scheduled to launch no earlier than September 28, 2024, this mission holds significant importance not just for SpaceX and NASA, but for humanity’s continued exploration of space. The mission underscores the evolving partnership […]

Beyond The Observable Universe As we embark on the quest to explore the cosmos, we are confronted with the daunting yet mesmerizing idea that the universe is not just a vast emptiness to be filled. Instead, it is an ever-expanding frontier that constantly pushes the limits of our understanding. Imagine a space that stretches beyond […]

Virgin Galactic’s suborbital space plane, VSS Unity, recently completed its second mission as a science laboratory. Kellie Gerardi, a crewmember on Galactic 05 and Virgin Galactic Astronaut 021, shared her experience and the extensive training she underwent to conduct commercial suborbital research. Gerardi’s journey began a decade ago when she volunteered at the Explorers Club […]