From Moon buggies to the Kepler telescope, relics of exploration have made their mark on the cosmos
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George Dvorsky
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George is a Gizmodo Deputy Editor, specializing in spaceflight, space policy, and space exploration. He has appeared in such publications as NYT, Forbes, Guardian, Slate, and BBC.
The aerospace company launched more Falcon 9s this year than ever before, yet was still unable to hit a lofty target…
Private landers from Astrobotic and Intuitive Machines are set to launch, heralding a new phase in NASA-funded lunar…
This year, we saw new Moon suits, megarocket blastoffs, and a mysterious beached object. Oh, and an ultraviolet Mars.
Launched five days ago, the reusable spaceplane has deployed several objects, some of which appear to be…
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The year offered a roller coaster of emotions, from rocket explosions and Moon crashes, to record-setting launches…
It will be a year filled with exploration, innovation, wonder—and no shortage of risk.
Launch of the Falcon Heavy is now set for Monday evening.
A tomato lost for eight months on the orbiting lab has been located, absolving astronaut Frank Rubio of playful…
In a rare cosmic event, an asteroid will eclipse Betelgeuse on December 11, causing a brief but significant…
The NASA-funded refueling test would require the megarocket to reach new heights, as the space agency needs the…
Two Vega rocket tanks vanished and were later found damaged and unusable.
The company’s stock price plummeted following the billionaire’s announcement that he would no longer support his…
Confronted with a regulatory deadline, Amazon—in a twist of competitive fate—has secured three launches aboard…
Challenges in lunar lander and spacesuit development could push the Artemis 3 mission to 2027, creating gaps in…
An unstable gyroscope has forced NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to enter safe mode, resulting in a temporary…
The second test of SpaceX's Starship was one of many eye-catching moments from a memorable month in spaceflight.
NASA has postponed the launch of its Dragonfly mission to Titan until 2028, with formal confirmation of the project…
Work is underway on a modified version of the Starship upper stage, aimed at enhancing its performance and…