Xploration Outer Space

The public helps scientists explore outer space in various ways; from sending bacteria samples to tweeting about the Northern Lights.

Once we land on Mars, how will we survive? Emily Calandrelli visits NASA’s Swamp Works, which tests space machines for Mars-like conditions.

From building rocket engines using 3D printing to creating autonomous robots for exploring Mars, we look at a variety of exciting careers!

There’s a new generation of satellites that are heading for low-earth orbit. They’re now smaller and smarter than ever before.

Four artists display their unique methods of illustrating the mysterious frontier of outer space.

Private companies are making plans to venture into outer space to mine valuable resources from asteroids and the moon. But is it legal?

Four astronauts who have gone on missions into outer space share their perspective of life in micro-gravity.

High school and college students compete for a fantastic prize: Going aboard a Zero-G aircraft where they’ll experience microgravity!

When venturing into deep space to discover new worlds, robots are needed to first explore these extreme environments.

The Space Shuttle program spanned 30 years. We meet five astronauts who ventured into space aboard this amazing and complex spacecraft.

We’ll explain why Pluto is no longer considered a planet. Plus, some scientists believe there is an undiscovered planet in our solar system.

Emily Calandrelli explores what kind of experiments are being conducted on the International Space Station that will benefit us on earth.

What should NASA explore next, planet Mars or the Moon?