The science-fiction staple is getting closer to reality.

Professor: Progress toward warp drive has been "enormous"

Driven to Think

Scientists are getting closer to cracking the physics of warp drive, according to aerospace engineering professor Jason Cassibry.

Professor: Progress Toward Warp Drive Has Been “Enormous”

Scientists are getting closer to cracking the system's physics.

The best way to celebrate the anniversary of the moon landing.

You can buy a piece of NASA's Apollo 11 Spacecraft for less than a pair of sneakers

Brands We Love

Thanks to Mini Museum, you can now own a piece of the NASA Apollo 11 Command Module that flew Neil Armstrong to the moon.

You Can Buy a Piece of NASA’s Apollo 11 Spacecraft for Less Than a Pair of Sneakers

If you're a space, history, or science buff, this deal is too cool to pass up.

We would just need to be willing to spend the money.

Former NASA Chief Scientist: Humans could be on Mars in five years

Money Matters

NASA could put humans on Mars in just five years if given the money to do so, according to Ellen Stofan, the agency's former chief scientist.

Former NASA Chief Scientist: Humans Could Be on Mars in Five Years

But that doesn't mean she thinks NASA should accelerate its timeline.

These dudes are just really into exploring space.

Neil deGrasse Tyson: Elon Musk "will transform civilization as we know it"

Space Buds

In a recent interview with CNBC Make It, Neil deGrasse Tyson told reporters that Elon Musk "will transform civilization as we know it."

Neil deGrasse Tyson: Elon Musk “Will Transform Civilization As We Know It”

The eccentric SpaceX CEO gets some flak — but not from Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Ever wonder why  water on other planets it’s so important to scientists? Here’s what you should know about H2O.

Off World

Ever wonder why water on other planets is so important to scientists? Here’s what you should know about H2O on other worlds.

Here's Why Finding Water On Other Planets is So Important

Here’s Why Finding Water On Other Planets is So Important

They want a Mars landing in the 2030s. Maybe. If it all works out.

NASA's got ambitious goals for crewed space exploration

NASA has a detailed plan for how to get astronauts to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. And there are holes in the plan, but that's on purpose.

NASA’s Got Ambitious Goals for Crewed Space Exploration

NASA wants boots on the Moon in 10 years and on Mars in 20. Give or take. 

The agency might start selling the naming rights to rockets.

Corporate sponsors could help NASA keep pace with private space companies

NASA is considering finding corporate sponsors to name rockets or spacecraft to help the company raise funds and maintain cultural relevance.

Corporate Sponsors Could Help NASA Keep Pace with Private Space Companies

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It won't be easy to get the Gateway in place, but once it's there, it could provide a jumping off point for humans to venture much deeper into space.

NASA wants its Deep Space Gateway to orbit the Moon by 2024

Sci-Fi Visions

NASA officials revealed more details regarding its plans for a Moon-orbiting spaceport called the Deep Space Gateway. And their timeline is aggressive.

NASA Wants Its Deep Space Gateway To Orbit The Moon By 2024

It's a very ambitious timeline. Here's how NASA plans to make it happen.

NASA Wants Its Deep Space Gateway Habitat To Orbit The Moon By 2024

The US may soon have the world's first Space Force

Trump announced that he will direct the Pentagon to establish a Space Force. As of yet, it's unclear how it will differ from the Air Force or NASA.

The US May Soon Have The World’s First Space Force

President Trump said it will be "separate but equal" to the Air Force.

This company envisions a sort of housing development called Moon Valley.

Here's what we know about the robots that might build our first homes on the Moon

Private companies are caught up in a race to the Moon. And they seem to agree on one thing: robot-built structures will help us colonize it.

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