National Geographic August 2017

THE SPACE ISSUE

Explore: Stardust, star names, a solar probe, and more

Shoot For The Moon. Again.

Can money be made by going into space?

A Moon Museum

As private firms try to launch a moon industry, artifacts of the first landings may be threatened.

Space Odyssey

What does space smell like? Astronaut Scott Kelly reveals that and more in this excerpt from his upcoming memoir, Endurance.

Warriors To The Rescue

Kenyans shelter orphaned elephants.

Messiah Complex

Self-described saviors draw disciples.

A Place To Go

Outdoor defecation threatens health.

Bolt From The Blue

The shortfin mako, Earth’s fastest shark.