Space: The New Frontier

One hundred kilometers above Earth, the Karman Line marks the edge of space. What does it take to cross this invisible frontier?

Rocket launches, transforming swords into ploughshares, send satellites and probes into the solar system—a rare human feat outside of nature.

The International Space Station, a jewel in low Earth orbit, is complemented by vital assets delivering communications, weather observation, and global positioning, growing in importance each year.

As our seafaring nature extends to the space age, Europe and Asia eye the resource-rich Moon, while the U.S. and NASA aim for manned missions to Mars, navigating the dangerous seas of deep space.

Mars yields secrets with ultraviolet clouds and ongoing methane hunts. Landing humans is one feat, but conquering long-term habitation poses a greater challenge.

Our solar system spans from Sun to Pluto, robots and probes explore, yielding astounding results.

Is space exploration worth it? Planetary defense is crucial, with 15,000 potentially dangerous asteroids near Earth.

From the 17th century to today, the telescope has evolved. The latest version aims to bring us closer to the first light in our universe.

Stars, like humans, vary in warmth, size, and brightness. Recent discoveries hint at over 200 billion stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way. What are these celestial citizens?

In cosmology, we acknowledge the things we don't know. Two enduring mysteries, Dark Matter and Dark Energy, captivate scientists, propelling research into the unknown.