NASA returns to the moon: for the first time there will be a woman as part of the mission to the Earth's satellite

The US space agency NASA has named four astronauts who will return humanity to the moon after a 50-year hiatus, reports the BBC. Christina Koch will be the first female astronaut ever on a mission to the Moon, and Victor Glover will be the first black astronaut on such a mission. Together with…

Why Americans flew to the moon 50 years ago and can't do it again

Many years after the last manned moon landing in December 1972, there are plenty of reasons to return humans to Earth's giant, dusty moon. But why hasn't anyone else been on the moon in 50 years? The reasons for this are depressing, according to Insider.…

Space race: US fears that China will seize all the valuable resources on the moon

The US could win the race for leadership on the moon against China. But there is no time to waste, as China's progress in space technology is staggering, according to Politico. The race to the moon between the United States and China is getting tighter and the next two…

NASA wants to supply the moon with Wi-Fi: why do we need the Internet 400000 km from the earth

The United States is developing a lunar Internet. NASA wants to cover the Moon with Wi-Fi, reports the BBC. Moon exploration is one of the priorities of the American space program for the next decade. First, unmanned spacecraft will be sent there, then crews with astronauts. NASA (National Space Agency) plans to provide them...

Food on scotch tape and a toilet vacuum cleaner: how astronauts live on the ISS

Many dreamed of becoming astronauts in childhood, but only a few actually chose this difficult, but at the same time exciting profession. How astronauts live on the International Space Station, ChasTime told. Nobody canceled sports for astronauts, but ...

Spacesuit for astronauts SpaceX has developed a costume designer for superheroes: what is special about it

On May 30, Crew Dragon successfully launched, bringing Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the International Space Station. The suits worn by the astronauts attracted almost more attention than the launch. SpaceX's new spacesuits really look more like clothes ...

Astronauts, hermits and sailors - how to survive self-isolation

Long sea sailors, cosmonauts and hermits, who can rightfully be called experts in self-isolation, came to the aid of the people sitting at home. Their recommendations on how to make the most of this difficult time are in the material of Lenta.ru. Right now, half of the world's population ...

The astronaut revealed the secret to using the toilet on the ISS. Video

British astronaut Tim Peak filmed a short video demonstrating the work of the toilet on the International Space Station. He explained that everyone is constantly asking astronauts how this happens. Peak showed the tube, which is needed to cope with a small need. To use the tube, you need to open the lid and unscrew the tap that activates ...

In Russia, called the date of the landing of astronauts on the moon

Russian cosmonauts will travel to the moon and land on its surface in 2029. The head of the Rocket and Space Corporation Energia, Vladimir Solntsev, spoke about this at a conference on space technologies. “2029 is a man's flight to the Moon and landing on it,” he said ...

Astronauts posted on the Web an hour-long recording of a walk in open space

NASA astronauts posted an hour-long recording of a walk in outer space, made with a GoPro camera, on the Web. The video shows how two members of the ISS go into outer space and conduct external preparation of the station to accept new crew members and cargo. It is reported that uncompressed ...

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