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ON THIS DAY: Nasa’s spacecraft Viking 2 landed on Mars (1976)

On this Day September 3, 2025 at 16:57

On September 3, 1976, NASA’s Viking 2 spacecraft touched down on the surface of Mars, becoming the second mission to land successfully on the...

ON THIS DAY: From the sea to the stars

On this Day July 8, 2025 at 15:47

July 8 in history marks two pivotal moments in humanity’s quest to explore the unknown- first by sea, then by sky. On this day in...

Stranded astronauts heading back to Earth after 9 months in space

International March 18, 2025 at 13:25

After an epic nine months in space, Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finallyon their way home. Their stay on the International Space...

How does space travel affect astronaut health?

Health February 25, 2025 at 15:34

The human body was not built for spaceflight, with its microgravity conditions, exposure to high-energy radiation and other issues. As a result, trekking beyond the Earth's confines...