SEE BELOW, CAN YOU GUESS THE RIGHT ANSWER?THE COMPASSThis week, we voyage beyond the surface of our home planet and head to space! Learn how the space racelaunched an era of exploration beyond Earth, discover the giant squid nebula and more animals of the cosmos, and travel to the world’s best stargazing spots.PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY NASAHow the space race launched an era of exploration beyond EarthCold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union fueled a technological sprint to space—which culminated with a historic landing on the moon.THE SPACE RACE BEGINSPHOTOGRAPH BY NASAIn space, flames become otherworldlyScience news includes fiery experiments on the International Space Station, threats to pasta sauce, and a comeback for macaws.ETHEREAL DOMES AND ORBSPHOTOGRAPH BY NASAThe giant squid nebula and more animals of the cosmosAs galaxies collide and new stars are born, spectacular shapes form in the universe—and many of them resemble Earthly creatures.CAPTURING PEOPLE’S IMAGINATIONON APRIL 12, 1981, JOHN YOUNG AND ROBERT CRIPPEN LAUNCHED THE SPACE SHUTTLE PROGRAM BY PILOTING WHICH SHUTTLE TO SPACE?A. ATLANTIS
B. COLUMBIA
C. DISCOVERYCLICK TO SEE IF YOU’RE RIGHT!PHOTOGRAPH BY KEITH LADZINSKI, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTIONHow people viewed the Moon before Apollo and ArtemisCenturies before any lunar missions, human reverence for the Moon’s beauty influenced civilizations and religions, aided timekeepers and farmers, and inspired scientific inquiry.SACRED SATELLITEGOOD READS1.How ancient astronomy mixed science with mythology2.‘Snakes’ on the moon? These helpers could soon join our lunar mission.3.The enduring legacy of Michael Collins, astronaut and chronicler of Apollo 114.How Sally Ride blazed a trail for women in spacePHOTOGRAPH BY SCOTT STULBERG, GETTY IMAGESThese are the world’s best stargazing spotsSee nights as brilliant as nature intended at these 8 dark-sky destinations.DARK SKY DESTINATIONSWHERE WILL WE JOURNEY TO NEXT?Be sure to check your inbox next week to find out.READ OUR LATEST STORIESSHOPDONATESUBSCRIBETRAVELClicking on the Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and National Geographic Channel links will take you away from our National Geographic Partners site where different terms of use and privacy policy apply.

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