To create LignoSat, researchers used honoki, a type of magnolia tree native to Japan and normally used to make sword covers.

Such skills are crucial for the future expansion of human presence ... by increasing competition and driving down costs. If space travel truly does become cheaper and more accessible, it’s ...

Scientists are getting new insights into how human hibernation could be possible for long periods during space travel by ...

Nasa said Mr Kelly's trip was an important step towards lowering the biomedical risk of space travel, which would help plan for future trips where astronauts may visit Mars and beyond. Any mission ...

The panelists also discussed the future of artificial intelligence, how to best search for signs of life, ethical use of space and what they each hope to see accomplished in the next 25 years.

Unlocking the mystery of hibernation could improve medicine and support our ambitions for deep-space travel. A new study ...