I saw the future in my viewing of Ridley Scott’s “The Martian,” an entertaining, exciting and thought-provoking science “fiction” film. The challenge ahead is to transform that fiction into fact. In my mind, there’s another comforting and compelling fact about “The Martian.” It is not a...
HOUSTON — Where should humanity set up its first-ever outpost on Mars? The ideal Red Planet crewed site should be of high scientific value — allowing pioneers to search for signs of Mars life and investigate other intriguing questions — and also possess enough resources to...
He's been to the moon and back. Now, Buzz Aldrin is hoping to ignite a new generation of space travelers. NY1's Shelley Goldberg filed the following report. As part of the historic Apollo 11 crew, Buzz Aldrin was one of the first men to walk on...
As job descriptions go, it is out of this world Nasa has today begun searching for a new batch of astronauts who will be at the forefront of preparations to travel to Mars. Could you be the next Buzz Aldrin or Neil Armstrong?...
PULLMAN, Wash. – Scientists at Washington State University and the University of Idaho are helping students figure out how to farm on Mars, much like astronaut Mark Watney, played by Matt Damon, attempts in the critically acclaimed movie “The Martian.” WSU physicist Michael Allen and UI...