Are We There Yet?

As NASA explores human isolation on other planets, the agency’s plan to return Mars rocks to Earth is in limbo.

Explore former astronaut Winston Scott's inspiring journey from a segregated school in Florida to conducting spacewalks aboard shuttles like Columbia and Endeavour, contributing to the construction of the International Space Station. Learn about his impact on space exploration, including designing critical systems for the ISS and the importance of diversity in the space program. Discover the future of space travel with commercial companies like Virgin, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Boeing, and the role of inclusivity in shaping the future of space exploration.

A new satellite will track things like hurricanes and volcanoes from space. Plus, a conversation with the Walkabout the Galaxy podcast hosts Josh Colwell, Audrey Martin and Jim Cooney about humans on Mars.

New technology on the moon and a space art competition that highlights the importance of space.

Plankton and staph bacteria are being studied in space to help keep humans and our oceans safe.

The Congressional response to Artemis delays and looking at ancient space rock samples.

With upcoming moon missions, scientists have been eager to study the lunar surface. Rovers on Mars continue to find evidence that water once flowed on the dusty planet.

NASA scientists are growing crops in orbit to study how plants are affected by space environment. Redwire scientists are 3D printing tissue, including knee cartilage and cardiac tissue, in space. They discuss challenges of growing plants in space, use of specialized lighting and gene editing. Redwire's projects in 3D printing skin, organs, and tissue are also discussed.

Experienced astronauts Chris Hadfield and Tom Jones discuss their transition into writing, sharing stories from their space exploration. They explore their journey as astronaut turned writers, their books and TV adaptations, the importance of taking risks, and collecting personal stories from their astronaut colleagues.

Two telescopes have captured images that led scientists to a better understanding of our universe and our place in it.