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The Space Force is evaluating the possibility of allowing Vulcan rockets to conduct lower-energy missions while an investigation into solid rocket motor anomalies is ongoing.
The funding aims to advance technology that could revolutionize spacecraft navigation, drawing inspiration from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
NASA's Human Research Program is focused on ensuring astronaut health during extended space missions, particularly for lunar and Mars exploration.
As Indonesia faces a severe dry season, high-resolution satellite maps show that 5.62 million hectares have been affected by widespread forest fires, raising concerns for the environment and local communities.
The astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-21 have completed their third spacewalk, enhancing the Tiangong space station's safety and extending their mission by an additional month.
Scheduled for April 6, 2026, the Artemis 2 mission aims to orbit the moon, potentially setting a new distance record while astronauts observe the lunar farside.
The latest draft of the EU Space Act is being criticized for introducing ambiguity regarding its application beyond EU borders, raising concerns among stakeholders.
The Anthony Wood '87 Artificial Gravity Lab at Texas A&M University is set to launch a new research centrifuge, enhancing human space research capabilities in the U.S.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman presented a compelling vision for a lunar base on March 24. This initiative is a significant milestone, yet it lacks a comprehensive economic strategy for sustainability.
The new 'Delta' tool from LeoLabs aims to enhance military space operations by identifying potential adversarial activities, moving beyond traditional collision warnings.
Astroscale has successfully completed a critical design review for two cubesats intended for launch next year, aimed at assisting the British military in monitoring space weather and tracking low Earth orbit objects.
The eastern Sierra Nevada is characterized by a significant caldera and various newer craters, contributing to its unique geological features.
The state was unusually dry for much of 2025, but the intensity of the drought has ratcheted up since January 2026.
A historic milestone in human space exploration as Artemis II surpasses the distance achieved by Apollo 13.
Strategic angle: Hungary partners with Northrop Grumman to launch its inaugural geostationary communications satellite.
Strategic angle: Artemis II is returning home after breaking the record for the farthest distance traveled by humans from Earth and setting the stage for a manned lunar landing.
Strategic angle: NASA's first lunar flyby in over 50 years yields detailed observations from astronauts traveling farther from Earth than any humans before.
Strategic angle: Kate Marvel reflects on her fiery resignation: “I don’t think we rebuild science without getting mad.”
Strategic angle: 🔴 NASA regains communications with astronauts after expected blackout
Strategic angle: The first mid-engined car did not come from a big player, but it was still appealing enough to draw the attention of one of the world's most famous astronauts.