The Compass: Space

For thousands of years humans have looked up into the night sky with wonder and amazement. In just the last six decades we have been sending people to explore the vastness that is space.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  

 

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Your navigation into the weekend Space

For thousands of years humans have looked up into the night sky with wonder and amazement. In just the last six decades we have been sending people to explore the vastness that is space. In this unique edition, we travel beyond the confines of Earth to discover what the future of spaceflight holds, hear from Apollo 8’s commander about the sights and sounds of the space age, and learn why NASA plans to slam a spacecraft into an asteroid. Let’s explore space.

SCIENCE

OWEN FREEMAN The future of spaceflight—from orbital vacations to humans on Mars NASA aims to travel to the moon again—and beyond. Here’s a look at the 21st-century race to send humans into space. READ MORE SHARE RELATED: LEARN MORE ABOUT NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROGRAM, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "COSMIC COMMUTER" +

FALSE COLOR PHOTO BY JAXA / ISAS / DARTS / DAMIA BOUIC Possible sign of life on Venus stirs up heated debate “Something weird is happening” in the clouds of the planet next door—but some experts are raising doubts about the quality of the data. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN VIA AP IMAGES First Mars mission from UAE aims to inspire a new generation of space scientists The Hope orbiter will arrive in February 2021 to begin a two-year survey of the weather on the red planet. READ MORE

ILLUSTRATION BY NASA/JOHNS HOPKINS APL Why NASA plans to slam a spacecraft into an asteroid The DART mission will intentionally crash into a space rock to test the technologies we may need to save the world. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY NASA Stuck in a cramped space? This astronaut has some advice. Chris Cassidy is about to spend six months on the ISS. He knows a thing or two about living in a small space. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY ALBERT MOLDVAY, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Apollo 8's commander reflects on the sights and sounds of the space age Listen to astronaut Frank Borman narrate a gripping account of the space race—and get his thoughts on the future of space exploration. READ MORE SHARE

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NASA/LUNAR AND PLANETARY INSTITUTE Countdown to a new era in space Fifty years ago astronauts walked on the moon for the first time. Apollo 11’s success—just 66 years after the Wright brothers’ first flight—showcased humankind’s moxie and ingenuity. Now the moon is in our sights again, for a generation that will test where science meets profit. READ MORE SHARE

ILLUSTRATION BY MALIKA FAVRE Here’s why women may be the best suited for spaceflight Physically and mentally, women have the right stuff for expeditions into deep space. So why send male astronauts at all? READ MORE SHARE

An all new scripted Original Series on Disney+, The Right Stuff brings the stories of early American astronauts to life, celebrating the limitless possibility that space exploration inspires. Allow yourself to be Starstruck by the mysteries of the unknown, learn about the astronauts of today, and wonder where in the universe we are going next. STREAM NOW

HISTORY

PHOTOGRAPH BY NASA A brief history of human spaceflight - 1961 to present Humans have been flying to space for nearly six decades—from Yuri Gagarin’s first flight above Earth’s atmosphere to the construction and inhabitation of the International Space Station. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY H. LEE WELLS, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION The birthplace of the space age isn’t where you think Scientists riding balloons in a remote region of the U.S. collected vital data used by NASA to get humans into orbit. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY NASA How Sally Ride blazed a trail for women in space In June 1983, this barrier-breaking astronaut overcame discriminatory policies—and a sexist society—as the first American woman to launch into orbit. READ MORE

TRAVEL

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PHOTOGRAPH BY JIM WATSON, GETTY IMAGES Are billionaires' space travel plans out of touch with reality? The space tourism industry is developing–but travelers may not be interested. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY BILL INGALLS, NASA Where do astronauts go on vacation? You can build quite a bucket list by seeing Earth from 250 miles away. Just ask astronaut Randy Bresnik. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF NASA 'Luxury space hotel' could cater to travelers by 2022 Soon after launch in 2021, the startup Orion Span hopes to send up extraterrestrial condos to capitalize on open space. READ MORE

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