Three Satellites From SpaceX's Latest Rideshare Mission Are Missing in ActionA month after launch, the small satellites may be lost in space.ByPassant RabiePublishedDecember 11, 2023
What to Expect from Virgin Galactic's Upgraded SpaceplaneNow in development, the Delta class spaceplane will pack more passengers, fly four times as often as its…ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 22, 2023
NASA Confronts Looming Gap in Human Space Missions as ISS Retirement Draws NearAs the International Space Station approaches its retirement, there is concern that commercial alternatives might…ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 22, 2023
Pesky Heat Shield Issue Threatens to Delay NASA's First Crewed Moon Journey in DecadesThe Orion capsule's heat shield suffered some unexpected damage at the conclusion of the Artemis 1 mission.ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 21, 2023
The Heart of the Milky Way Glows With Unprecedented Detail in New Webb ImageUsing its near-infrared camera, the Webb telescope has revealed never-before seen features in the galactic center.ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 21, 2023
NASA Probe Transmits Groundbreaking Laser Message From 10 Million Miles AwayThe Deep Space Optical Communications tool on the Psyche probe achieved successful data transmission to and from…ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 17, 2023
New Image Shows That Lost ISS Tool Bag Zipping Around in Earth OrbitThe bag, which drifted away during a recent spacewalk, was seen in orbit ahead of the space station.ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 17, 2023
Chinese Rocket's Moon Collision in 2022 Carried Mystery Object, Experts SayThe wayward booster left not one but two impact craters on the lunar surface, suggesting there was something…ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 16, 2023
NASA Recreates Apollo 12 Landing to Analyze Future Artemis Mission RisksThe space agency is investigating the impact of engine plumes on lunar dust and rocks in preparation for future Moon…ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 16, 2023
ISS Astronauts Are Testing a New Surface Coating to Fight Space GermsBoeing developed an antimicrobial surface coating to help prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria on the space…ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 15, 2023
Airbus Launches Device to Keep Dead Satellites from Tumbling in SpaceCalled Detumbler, it's designed as a way to tackle the growing problem of space debris in Earth orbit.ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 14, 2023
NASA 'Pauses' Mars Sample Return to Get a Grip on the MissionThe space agency has put its ambitious plans to return samples from Mars on hold as it sorts out its funding for…ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 14, 2023
Pentagon Awards Lockheed Martin $33.7 Million for Nuclear Spacecraft ProjectNuclear technology could enable future crewed missions to deep space destinations like Mars.ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 13, 2023
NASA's Mars Missions Hit Two-Week Snooze Button Because SunThe Sun is currently wedged between Earth and Mars, posing a risk of garbling the commands sent by NASA to its…ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 13, 2023
After ISS Retires, European Astronauts Might Hop on Airbus's Commercial Space StationThe European Space Agency is looking to the Starlab station for its orbital needs.ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 10, 2023
SpaceX Employees Suffer Broken Bones, Head Injuries Due to Company's Disregard of Safety, Report ClaimsAccording to a Reuters investigation, Elon Musk's company prioritizes the race to Mars over adhering to safety…ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 10, 2023
Space Shuttle Boosters Point to the Sky for the First Time in Over a DecadeThe 116-foot-long motors are standing vertically at the California Science Center, marking progress in the creation…ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 10, 2023
SpaceX Blocks Hiring Discrimination LawsuitThe Department of Justice accused the company of rejecting job applicants based on their citizenship status, but…ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 9, 2023
Space Force’s Elusive Spaceplane Is Launching on SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy for the First TimeThe X-37B spaceplane touched down a year ago following a 908-day stint in orbit on a mysterious mission and is now…ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 9, 2023
NASA-Funded Mission to the Moon's Far Side Is Starting to Look Pretty CoolFirefly Aerospace's upcoming visit to the Moon's far side will now include SPIDER—a device for probing the lunar…ByPassant RabiePublishedNovember 8, 2023