Research says that going into space makes you care more about the planet. But does this still hold true if your trip is a luxurious getaway?

Yes, it seemed like the world was still falling apart in 2021, but there is still some very good news.

A recent Pew study about American attitudes on space exploration may seem like exciting news for NASA and space exploration advocates, but it doesn't ask the questions that really matter.

New designs for potential single stage to orbit space planes won't replace rockets. But they could handle crews while the rockets handle cargo.

Combining the expense and inconvenience of a rocket launch with the noise and danger of hypersonic flight, this space liner is very unlikely to ever take off.

Just how realistic is Elon Musk's 80,000 person outpost on Mars given enough time and money?

Giving until it hurts is a feel good battlecry, not a viable strategy for development and progress.

Playboy wants an adults-only luxury hotel in space. This is a great idea and not because of the implication.

We absolutely want private companies to go explore space and take paying customers with them, but we'll also need a fair bit of regulation.

It would be nothing short of self-sabotage not to use the Moon as a dress rehearsal for deep space missions and a hub for future astronauts.

NASA's ability to hit ambitious future targets has to rely on private companies willing and eager to get to space, not traditional defense contractors.

Virgin Galactic has unveiled the first prototype of SpaceShipTwo, the vehicle that will take tourists to the edge of space.

If we're expecting tourists to visit the Moon, should we figure out how to protect Apollo landing sites from souvenir hunters and historical artifact collectors?

Space tourism isn't just a distant dream. Some people actually managed to visit space just to see what it's like.

If we want regular space flights, we're going to need the same oversight of launches as we have of air travel today.