Mining the moon for rocket fuel to get us to Mars
To get us to Mars and beyond, a team of students from around the world has a plan involving lunar rovers mining ice and a space station between the Earth and the moon.
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Traveling to Mars with immortal plasma rockets
Getting to Mars with current rocket technology will use massive amounts of fuel to move very small cargoes. There is a more fuel-efficient way.
Why sailing to the stars has suddenly become a realistic goal
Building a tiny starship may be doable. The big challenge will be making sure it survives all the hazards in interstellar space.
How to launch a rocket into space … and then land it on a ship at sea
Yes, it really is rocket science.
Never mind SpaceX’s Falcon 9, where’s my Millennium Falcon?
We're on the cusp of being able to consistently launch and land rockets, greatly reducing the cost of space travel. But how long before there's a Millennium Falcon in every garage?
Peake viewing: from bizarre astronaut traditions to awe-inspiring blast off
What does it feel like to prepare for a journey to space? Space scientist Monica Grady followed astronaut Tim Peake around for a few days before his launch to find out.
Spaceplanes vs reusable rockets – which will win?
Spaceplanes seem like a great idea – perhaps one that has come too late.
It’s not rocket science: we need a better way to get to space
Cheap, affordable space travel would be revolutionary. Chances are, when it comes, it won't rely on the brute force approach of rockets.
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Professor of Planetary and Space Sciences, The Open University
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