Our mission is to feed the world’s curiosity about space.
We know that what we know may only be the tip of the iceberg. We know that there’s so much more to explore. What lies in space, and why are we so fascinated with it? What can it teach us? Who has the right to explore space? Will private money outspend public money? Will the nations of the world be able to coexist peacefully in space?
From the race to the Moon to space stewardship…
We explore subjects ranging from whether space tourism will become widespread to how spaceflight will be a part of the global economy in the mid-21st century. With the help of our readers, we’ll answer why space interests us so much. What is our fascination with space? Is space a global story of human frontiers? What potential does space hold? Is our future, and maybe even our survival, truly out there? These are some of the questions that will drive SpaceNext50.
Did You Know?
Space starts 62 miles (100 km) above Earth.
Countries planning to send missions to the Moon
People in space right now
Orbiters and rovers currently working around and on Mars
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Intelsat files for Chapter 11
Intelsat, which operates 50 communication satellites, filed for bankruptcy. Chapter 11 will allow the company to participate in an FCC program that could earn it nearly $5 billion. View Article -
Astronauts enter preflight quarantine
Astronauts Robert Behnken and Doug Hurley entered preflight quarantine before their planned launch to the ISS on May 27. Their flight will be the first launch from the US since 2011. View Article -
China tests new spacecraft
China tested a new spacecraft that will likely replace the Shenzhou in transporting astronauts to space. It was launched by the first Long March 5B, a new heavy-lift rocket. View Article -
Urine may be used to make Moon concrete
The European Space Agency has found that adding urea, the main compound in urine made lunar concrete stronger than previously proposed mixtures. View Article