Tag : Space travel
Is it possible to grow potatoes on Mars? title : Fancy Some French Fries On Mars? A New Project Might Make That Possible
summary : The thought of relocating humanity to a new planet has always been the stuff of science fiction, and will continue to remain so in the immediate future. We are not built for long distance space travel, but even if that were possible, what about our sustenance on a hostile planet? A new research project shows that is possible to grow potatoes in conditions that emulate the soil on Mars.
date : Mar 10, 2017 05:01 PM EST
Mars travel title : NASA Proposes DEEP-IN System That Will Cut Traveling Time To Mars From Six Months to Three Days
summary : Current estimates show a manned spacecraft would take six months to reach the surface of Mars, but NASA is now working to cut that travel time. The brilliant minds at the space agency said it is possible to travel from Earth to Mars in just 3 days, for a 100 kg craft.
date : Feb 24, 2016 01:31 PM EST
ISS crews title : Three Astronauts Set For Launch Tuesday To International Space Station
summary : The International Space station (ISS) will welcome its new crews on Tuesday. Three astronauts are poised for launch early Tuesday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome to boost the lab's crew back to six.
date : Dec 15, 2015 01:23 PM EST