Quantum physics is quietly rewriting the rulebook for how far and how fast humanity might travel beyond Earth. A cluster of recent breakthroughs points to a future in which exotic states of matter, ultra-precise navigation and unhackable communication are not science fiction props but the basic infrastructure of deep-space missions.

Scientists investigate psychological responses to long-term experiences of lack of natural light, spatial confinement, ambient noise, living and working with the same small group of people, and mental adjustments to the physical and cognitive changes induced by spaceflight.

Cosmic speed limits can be a major inconvenience but they've rarely stopped science fiction in its tracks. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When it comes to space travel, Albert ...

The number of satellites in low-Earth orbit (LEO) has ballooned in recent years, and the story is the same as in all popular destinations: traffic is a nightmare. Things have become so congested that the cumulative volume of spacecraft and debris in LEO is ...

From Florida's Kennedy Space Center to Space Center Houston, the best space museums in the U.S. get you up close to rockets, shuttles, and history.

Reusable rockets, sophisticated software and dangerous debris have altered the final frontier. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Space travel has evolved tremendously over the past ...

Katy Perry is set to travel to space on Monday. The “Woman’s World” singer will be part of an all-female commercial flight crew for space technology and rocket company Blue Origin. She will be joined by entrepreneur and aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe ...