78K people have signed up for a one-way trip to Mars

May 7, 2013 11:53 AM Jolie O'Dell

"This is turning out to be the most desired job in history," said Mars One founder Bas Lansdorp. “Mars One is a mission representing all humanity will be justified only if people from the entire world are represented. I’m proud that this is exactly what we see happening."

Mars One announces university partnership to put humans on Mars permanently

April 5, 2013 11:55 AM Jolie O'Dell

Jolie O'Dell

University of Twente will put its scientific research and educational weight behind the startup and its goals, helping Mars One to develop survival techniques for life on an alien world.

SpaceX’s new Merlin rocket engine is cleared for takeoff

March 20, 2013 10:22 AM Jolie O'Dell

Jolie O'Dell

“The Merlin 1D successfully performed every test throughout this extremely rigorous qualification program,” said SpaceX founder Elon Musk.

Check out NASA’s new inflatable space station extension BEAM (video)

January 17, 2013 9:14 AM Tom Cheredar

Tom Cheredar

Remember that inflatable extension to the International Space Station that NASA announced earlier in the week? Well, the space agency has finally revealed some photos as well as a demonstration of how it will connect to the space station itself.

NASA spending $17.8M on an inflatable space station expansion

January 14, 2013 11:52 AM Tom Cheredar

Tom Cheredar

When the word "inflatable" comes to mind, I don't I'm alone in immediately thinking about toys and devices that allow you to float while in water. NASA's latest contract with Bigelow Aerospace has me rethinking that assessment.