Human spaceflight refers to the undertaking of sending humans into outer space for exploration, research, or travel. It encompasses the design, development, and utilization of space vehicles capable of carrying astronauts beyond Earth’s atmosphere, typically involving missions to low Earth orbit or beyond, such as to the Moon or Mars. Human spaceflight involves extensive preparation, including astronaut training, mission planning, and ensuring the safety of crew members against multiple hazards of space travel, such as radiation exposure, microgravity effects, and life support challenges. It has historical significance, marked by notable missions like the Apollo 11 lunar landing and ongoing endeavors by various space agencies and private companies to advance human exploration of space.
The Fram2 mission, led by cryptocurrency titan Chun Wang, signifies a transformative phase in private space exploration by successfully entering a groundbreaking polar orbit. Unlike traditional equatorial trajectories, Fram2’s daring…
Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams have been on the International Space Station for nearly nine months, far longer than their original mission plan of one to two weeks. The…