The Dragon has landed! Historic day in the skies as SpaceX capsule successfully docks with ISS

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2149747/SpaceX-Falcon-9-rocket-Dragon-capsule-docks-International-Space-Station.html By Eddie Wrenn PUBLISHED: 03:58 EST, 25 May 2012 | UPDATED: 11:53 EST, 25 May 2012 The SpaceX Dragon capsule has docked with the International Space Station, marking the first time a private company has joined with the space station. The ISS’s Expedition 31 crew successfully captured the SpaceX Dragon capsule with the station’s […]

Is long-term space travel really possible? Scans on astonauts reveal serious damage to eyes and brains

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2114320/Can-humanity-cope-long-term-space-travel-Scans-reveal-damage-brains-eyes-astronauts.html MRI tests on travellers to International Space Station uncover effects on eyeballs and brain connections Mission to Mars may not be possible Humanity’s ability to get to and settle on another planet may also be a non-runner By Eddie Wrenn PUBLISHED: 05:57 EST, 13 March 2012 | UPDATED: 11:20 EST, 13 March 2012 Brain […]

Biggest solar storm since 2003 pummels atmosphere, forcing planes to divert from northern routes

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2091586/Solar-radiation-storm-Flights-diverted-Earths-atmosphere-pummeled.html Nasa says solar radiation storm is now biggest since 2003 Storm can affect high-altitude communications systems and satellites Polar flights diverted By Rob Waugh Last updated at 3:37 PM on 25th January 2012 Airlines including Delta have diverted flights across northern routes as the strongest solar storm since 2003 hits Earth’s atmosphere. Airlines are […]