space colonisation: future or fantasy

Space colonisation is the idea of humans living and working in space, such as on other planets or moons.

No, the Voyager 1 spacecraft is not the fastest. It takes a long time to reach other stars.

The moon experiences about 13 days of darkness each month.

The ISS, or International Space Station, is a space station where astronauts live and work. It has been in space since the year 2000.

No, Star Wars is a fictional story about space travel.

It currently costs about £6000 to send half a kilo into space.

Alpha Centauri is the closest star system to Earth, but it is very far away.

Humans cannot live on Mars yet, but scientists are studying how to make it possible.

Astronauts conduct experiments, repair equipment, and explore space.

A spacecraft is a vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.