Boeing to attempt second Starliner test flight after bungled debut mission
Boeing says that it is determined to test its Starliner passenger spacecraft a second time following a botched orbital test flight in December 2019.
NASA lays out plans for building a long-term moon base
NASA has released a report detailing how it intends to set up a base on the moon, which can then be used as a staging area for exploration of Mars.
NASA reveals how many Americans applied to become an astronaut
NASA's recent call for astronaut wannabes led to an astonishing 12,000 applications. The successful candidates could bag a trip to the moon, and even beyond.
Urine luck: Astronauts’ pee could be the secret ingredient to future moon bases
A mix of astronaut urine and moon dust could be used to create a material for 3D-printing future moon bases. It sounds crazy, but could make perfect sense.
U.S. Space Force first launch: How to watch live
The U.S. Space Force will launch a military communications satellite into geostationary orbit as part of a national security mission on Thursday, March 26.
DARPA is building a robotic space mechanic to fix satellites in orbit
DARPA, the agency responsible for developing technologies for the U.S. military, is building a new high-tech spacecraft that will repair satellites in orbit.
NASA asks for the public’s help to design a robot for digging on the moon
NASA has developed a robot for digging on the moon, and it wants the public's help in designing a part of it called the bucket drum.
NASA’s Lunar Gateway will research radiation and space weather
NASA has announced two sets of instruments which will be carried aboard its planned Lunar Gateway space station.
Space Force needs to prepare for a new Cold War in Earth’s orbit
Are America's space assets at risk from enemy hunter-killer satellites? Retired Air Force general Chris Bogdan believes they are. But he's got a solution.
ExoMars mission delay means no launch until at least 2022
Europe and Russia's ExoMars rover mission has been delayed until 2022. Additional equipment tests are needed, and the coronavirus isn't helping, either.
New SpaceX factory will build a Starship rocket every 72 hours, Elon Musk claims
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is gearing up SpaceX to mass-produce more Starship rockets in the Boca Chica, Texas factory.
Blue Origin offers a peek at its enormous next-gen rocket nose cone
Blue Origin is working hard on the development of its New Glenn reusable rocket system, recently revealing the enormous size of the rocket's nose cone.
Crops in space: ISS-grown lettuce given the green light
Astronauts will be able to grow leaf vegetables on long missions after studies showed that lettuce cultivated in space is as safe as lettuce grown on Earth.
NASA funding new tech for accessing food and water on lunar missions
Two new NASA-funded projects from the University of Arizona will hunt for solutions for acquiring food and water in space and on the moon.
SpaceX to send tourists to the space station in 2021 … for a crazy price
SpaceX is planning to launch tourism trips to the International Space Station starting in 2021, though you'll need an absurd amount of money if you want to go.
Launching little: Inside Rocket Lab’s ingenious plan to democratize space
When you think of rocket launches, you probably think of huge companies like Boeing or SpaceX manufacturing massive rockets like the Starship. But one company is taking the opposite approach to launches, making rockets which are smaller, lighter, and more affordable.
Virgin Galactic is taking new spaceflight reservations. Got $1,000?
Virgin Galactic reopened its waiting list to fly to space, and you can put your name down for a $1,000 deposit to reserve your seat once they become available.
Enjoy NASA’s re-creation of Apollo 13’s moon mission in crisp 4K
A new video released ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission shows stunning moonscapes as they would've appeared to the crew during the trip.
SpaceX will offer space tourism flights sooner than you think
SpaceX has a new partner in its quest to conquer private spaceflight. Space Adventures will help send anyone who can afford it into space as soon as late 2021.
Space tourism: Watch Virgin Galactic’s space plane arrive at new base
Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity space plane has arrived at its new base in New Mexico ahead of final preparations for its $250,000-a-seat space tourism service.
Revamped photo of ‘Pale Blue Dot’ reminds us how small we are
NASA updated the famous photo Pale Blue Dot taken by the Voyager 1 mission 30 years ago using modern technology, and it reminds us how big the universe is.
NASA hasn’t been to the moon in almost 50 years. Now, it’s going back annually
NASA hasn’t been to the moon since 1972, but starting in 2021, the agency plans to make trips every year through 2030, with the goal of landing humans in 2024.
Job opening: NASA hiring new astronauts for moon and Mars missions
Looking to pack in the 9-to-5 grind? NASA is looking for new astronauts who could find themselves on upcoming missions to the moon and even the Red Planet.
Jeff Bezos sells $4 billion in Amazon stock, and no one knows why
Jeff Bezos has sold over $4 billion worth of Amazon shares, including more than $570 million worth just on Friday, February 7, but the reason remains a mystery.
Low-Earth orbit is overcrowded. This Silicon Valley startup has a solution
Silicon Valley space-tracking startup LeoLabs is using radar to track what's happening in Low Earth Orbit. Here's what technology LeoLabs has developed to help.
Solar Orbiter blasts off on mission to discover the secrets of the sun
The Solar Orbiter is on its way to the sun after launching from Cape Canaveral on Sunday night. Data from the mission could unlock many of our star’s mysteries.
Researchers develop technique for analyzing moon dust from a single grain
In order to get as much use out of precious moon dust samples as possible, researchers have found a new way to analyze the dust by looking at single grains.
How the space industry is making space for women
From an all-female spacewalk to women-centered programs, women in the space industry are doing great things and creating a stronger female presence in space.
SpaceX will let you launch a satellite into space for as little as $1 million
SpaceX opened up applications for its rideshare program. Missions start as low as $1 million and use a Falcon 9 rocket to get a satellite up in space.
The U.S. Space Force launched its first nuclear-ready ballistic missile test
The U.S. Space Force quietly conducted its first test launch of an unarmed ballistic missile overnight across the Pacific Ocean. The intercontinental ballistic missile launched from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 12:33 a.m. PT on Wednesday and traveled about 4,200 miles.
State of the Union: Trump reaffirms desire to see U.S. put a flag on Mars
During his State of the Union speech, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his deep desire to see the U.S. become the first nation to send humans to Mars.
Take a tour of the space station from the comfort of your own sofa
If you’ve ever wondered what it's like to stay on the International Space Station, then this fascinating video tour should give you a good idea. Astronauts Luca Parmitano and Drew Morgan kindly take us on a leisurely journey through the orbiting outpost, visiting an array of interesting features along the way.
Exoplanet discoveries include two super-Earths that could support life
Two new exoplanets have been discovered outside of our galaxy that have the potential to support life. GJ180 d and GJ229A c are “super-Earths” and are located relatively close to us in space terms. The exoplanets orbit red dwarf stars, which are cooler and dimmer than our sun, meaning that liquid could be stable.
SpaceX launches 60 more Starlink internet satellites amid astronomer concerns
SpaceX is making progress with its efforts to launch an internet service from space after launching its third batch of 60 Starlink satellites this week. SpaceX is planning to launch batches of 60 satellites every two to three weeks over the next 12 months in a bid to achieve global coverage later this year.