The Space & Beyond Blog
Learn about the universe from the experts at Astronomy!Expand your knowledge of astronomy by exploring The Space & Beyond Blog. Created to broaden your education of the universe that surrounds us, our astronomy blog will help you grow your understanding of space.
Tour the inner solar system
Take a deep dive into the rocky planets that make up our local neighborhood.
60 years ago, Alan Shepard flew to space
“Why don’t you fix your little problem and light this candle?”
Going to the bathroom in outer space
Whether it’s #1 or #2, NASA has finally figured out the space loo
Is exploring space hazardous to our health?
Scientists are trying to better understand what happens to human bodies in deep space.
Who has the right of way in space?
An agreement between SpaceX and NASA should help manage satellite traffic.
9 unusual things researchers launched into space for science
We’ve been launching strange stuff into space since it became possible.
Jupiter’s most interesting moons
The Gas Giant hosts 79 moons, but scientists are particularly intrigued by those known as the Galilean satellites.
Four things you (probably) didn’t know about space
Whether it’s in our own backyard or millions of light-years away, the universe can get pretty weird.
The benefits of space exploration
Though only a lucky few have experienced space for themselves, all of humanity has prospered thanks to space travel.
Hazards to human spaceflight
Swollen heads, increased cancer risk, and inevitable bickering are just a few of the major hurdles astronauts venturing to other worlds will face.
Explore the Space Exploration Collection
The February 2021 Space & Beyond Box theme is space exploration. Inside you’ll find six products including three exclusive items.
NASA’s logo: From meatball to worm and back
The story behind NASA’s infamous meatball logo
Dwarf galaxies in the Local Group and beyond
Likely the building blocks of massive galaxies, dwarf galaxies saturate the universe.
Five facts you (probably) didn’t know about NASA
With nearly 70 years under its belt, some America’s space agency has accrued a few fascinating stories.
Forecasting weather on the Sun
If you think predicting weather on Earth is hard, try predicting weather on the Sun.
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