Jack Parsons: A Pioneer of Rocket Science and His Bumpy Road to Fame
Author George Pendle explores the fascinating and unorthodox life of a brilliant scientist in his book "Strange Angel."
Alan Shepard, the Apollo 1 Disaster, and the Race to the Moon
On January 27, 1967, a fire broke out during a launch simulation of the Apollo 1 aircraft, killing the men inside and changing NASA forever.
The Reads You're Looking For: 6 Unforgettable Books for Star Wars Fans
These spellbinding reads are one with the Force.
Colonizing Mars: Comparing the Facts and the Fiction
Here’s how the most popular of today’s Mars-set science fiction stories line up with today’s science.
What Happens When an Old Woman Steals Your Story?
In celebration of the re-release of "A Matter of Oaths," the author reveals how her space opera found an unexpected protagonist.
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This beautifully written space opera explores race, class, and history.
The Voyager Golden Record: Humanity's Message to the Stars
In 1976, NASA and a crack team led by Carl Sagan had a message for aliens — and the people of Earth.
Elon Musk: "Until People See Robots Going Down the Street Killing People, They Don't Know How to React"
The SpaceX founder says the need to regulate artificial intelligence is now more urgent than ever.
Latest Valerian Trailer Is Every Space Opera Fan's Dream Come True
'A vision a lifetime in the making.'
