"[The Earth] is the gem of the solar system. Why would we do heavy industry here? It's nonsense."

Jeff Bezos: In the future, we'll live in "giant space colonies"

Giant Space Colonies

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos thinks humanity will "live in giant O'Neal-style space colonies" rather than settling on planets, according to a recent interview .

Jeff Bezos: In the Future, We’ll Live In “Giant Space Colonies”

"Very few people are going to want to leave this planet permanently — it's just too amazing."

Humanity will one day make it to Mars. But can we make it livable?

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Here's What It Will Take for Humans to Make Mars Into a Home

Here’s What It Will Take for Humans to Make Mars Into a Home

"The plan is to break down the lunar ice into hydrogen and oxygen and use those as the fuel propellant."

Why are we going to the Moon, again? Oh right, to make it into a "gas station for outer space"

Going to the Moon could have a huge impact on all of the United States' other space missions, says Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.

Why Are We Going to the Moon, Again? Oh Right, to Make It Into a "Gas Station for Outer Space"

A lunar layover could cut down on the fuel required to travel from Earth to Mars.

Why Are We Going to the Moon, Again? Oh Right, to Make It a “Gas Station for Outer Space”

What does the far future of humanity look like?

How humans might outlive Earth, the Sun, and even the Universe itself

Humans might outlive everything we know of through ingenuity and technology. However, the definition of humanity may change in the far future.

How Humans Might Outlive Earth, the Sun, and Even the Universe Itself

"We're being naïve when we think of life only in terms of Earthlike planets and carbon-based life."

Unfortunately for Asgardia, legal experts are singing a different tune.

"Space Kingdom" Asgardia says it's the first nation with all of its territory in orbit

Future Society

The self-titled "Space Kingdom" plans to mine asteroids for resources and defend the planet from celestial objects, such as meteorites and space junk.

"Space Kingdom" Asgardia Says It's the First Nation with All of Its Territory in Orbit

The "nation" wants to defend Earth from celestial threats.

“Space Kingdom” Asgardia Says It’s the First Nation with All of Its Territory in Orbit

Natural features on the Moon could make colonization easier.

New discovery raises hope for human colonization of the Moon

An underground cave on the Moon could serve as a good location for a lunar base, a project that several different groups are trying to get off the ground.

New Discovery Raises Hope for Human Colonization of the Moon

Your children may never see a moonrise...because they will live on the Moon.

Biologists just proved how long life can survive on Mars, and it's longer than we thought

A team of researchers simulated the harsh conditions of Mars on a group of microorganisms. These organisms showed a high resistance to the conditions.

Life Can Survive on Mars Far, Far Longer Than We Thought

It’s millions and millions of years.

Many experts assert that humanity must branch out to other parts of the solar system to ensure our survival.

More Study Is Needed on Reproduction in Space If We Want to Colonize Mars

Long-term survival of space colonies will depend on the ability to make new generations.

Printing what we need to build and establish a colony could be easier than lugging civilization up from Earth. A new device could allow for that same convenience with medication, vaccines, and possibly even life itself.

A New Machine Could Allow Us to Print Life in Space

Even on Earth, this machine could ignite a revolution in medicine.

Hard Science

As we explore our galaxy for planets that may host alien life, scientists imagine how different features of a planet would impact the plant life there.

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Giant Space Colonies

Jeff Bezos: In the Future, We’ll Live In “Giant Space Colonies”

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Here’s What It Will Take for Humans to Make Mars Into a Home

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Why Are We Going to the Moon, Again? Oh Right, to Make It a “Gas Station for Outer Space”

Off World

How Humans Might Outlive Earth, the Sun, and Even the Universe Itself

Future Society

“Space Kingdom” Asgardia Says It’s the First Nation with All of Its Territory in Orbit

Off World

New Discovery Raises Hope for Human Colonization of the Moon

Off World

Life Can Survive on Mars Far, Far Longer Than We Thought

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More Study Is Needed on Reproduction in Space If We Want to Colonize Mars

Off World

A New Machine Could Allow Us to Print Life in Space

Hard Science

Scientists Imagine What Plants Would Look Like on Alien Worlds

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