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Why we are going back to the Moon
Article Jan 22, 2026

Why we are going back to the Moon

So it’s happening: we are going back to the Moon. We are beginning our expansion into outer space. But why is this so important?
Giulio Prisco 6 min read
Starship's tenth test flight encourages optimism in the future of spaceflight
Article Aug 29, 2025

Starship's tenth test flight encourages optimism in the future of spaceflight

This test flight encourages optimism in the future of spaceflight. In the near term, the "West" could continue to lead the race to the Moon and the planets; in the long term, we could become a multi-planetary species.
Giulio Prisco 6 min read
SpaceX shifts focus from Mars to Moon
Article Feb 17, 2026

SpaceX shifts focus from Mars to Moon

Elon Musk announces priority on lunar city for faster human expansion in space.
Giulio Prisco 6 min read
Should we go and plant the flag on Mars, skipping the return to the Moon?
Article Mar 15, 2025

Should we go and plant the flag on Mars, skipping the return to the Moon?

I still think that Mars can wait. We should return to the Moon and build a permanent presence on the Moon first, and then move on to Mars. But Mars could be more inspiring to the young.
Giulio Prisco 7 min read
Starship's reentry sonic boom in a political storm
Article Oct 19, 2024

Starship's reentry sonic boom in a political storm

The epic achievement of SpaceX in a political storm centered on Elon Musk's cultural and political positions.

Giulio Prisco 6 min read
NASA's Perseverance Rover Unearths a 4-Billion-Year-Old "Weather Report" on Mars
Mindbytes Jul 17, 2026

NASA's Perseverance Rover Unearths a 4-Billion-Year-Old "Weather Report" on Mars

Perseverance rover uncovers 245-ft ancient Mars rock layer at Jezero Crater, preserving 4-billion-year asteroid bombardment history in impact breccias.

gizmo guru 1 min read
New report outlines scientific goals for human missions to Mars
News Dec 10, 2025

New report outlines scientific goals for human missions to Mars

Leading scientists argue that the search for alien life should be the primary motivation for sending astronauts to the red planet in the coming decades.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Fungi could help construct buildings on the moon and Mars
News Mar 4, 2026

Fungi could help construct buildings on the moon and Mars

A NASA-funded study tests whether fungi can grow with planetary regolith to form strong building materials for lunar and Martian bases.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Mars May Not Need Earth’s Argon for Metal 3D Printing, Study Finds
Mindbytes May 20, 2026

Mars May Not Need Earth’s Argon for Metal 3D Printing, Study Finds

Mars may someday forge its own tools. Scientists successfully tested metal 3D printing in a carbon dioxide atmosphere, hinting astronauts could manufacture spare parts using Martian air itself.

Linsey Smith 1 min read
Trump promises to plant the American flag on Mars
News Mar 6, 2025

Trump promises to plant the American flag on Mars

Trump’s bold pledge to plant an American flag on Mars sparks excitement, doubt, and debate among leaders and citizens.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read