\nMars is the planet next door, but that doesn\u2019t make it easy to get to.<\/strong> Human exploration of the Red Planet has long been a goal of space agencies around the world, but several technical challenges still stand in the way. From radiation to isolation, one of our latest articles delves into\u00a0some of the biggest challenges facing human exploration of Mars. Pictured: This montage of images was taken over several months in 2018 as Mars’ orbit got closer to Earth’s. Image: Damian Peach \/ Chilescope team<\/i>.<\/p>\n \nThe House Science Committee has advanced a bipartisan law supporting NASA.<\/strong> On July 10, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space & Technology voted to advance the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024, a new piece of legislation that establishes the space agency\u2019s policy priorities for the coming year. Here\u2019s our breakdown of that act and what it means for space science and exploration.<\/p>\n \nStarship is a big deal right now. Here\u2019s why.\u00a0<\/strong>SpaceX\u2019s Starship is the largest, most powerful rocket ever flown. It has the potential to land astronauts on the Moon, help establish a sustainable human presence beyond Earth, and make space more accessible to everything from telescopes to tourists. But the road ahead is far from clear. We explore what\u2019s next for Starship and what it\u2019ll take to get it mission-ready.<\/p>\n \nThe time is now!\u00a0<\/strong>As a supporter of The Planetary Society, you can help defend Earth today! Asteroid strikes are rare but potentially catastrophic. The earlier we identify any threats, the more likely we are to prevent them. When a dangerous asteroid comes, let\u2019s make sure we\u2019re ready. Become a Planetary Defender with your gift of any amount today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"Planetary](\"https:\/\/planetary.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/email\/newsletter\/email-tps-logo-small.png\"){kind=logo}
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