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A $300 million deal just brought the U.S. closer to establishing a permanent base on the moon by 2028. Pittsburgh's Astrobotic, which launched America's first commercial lunar lander, is joining forces with Voyager Technologies to accelerate lunar infrastructure.
A private space company just fired its revolutionary rocket engine for five minutes straight, setting a new record that could help spacecraft travel farther than ever before. The breakthrough brings moon missions and deep space exploration one giant leap closer.
A Pittsburgh company just unveiled the largest commercial lunar lander ever built, carrying science experiments from six countries to help establish humanity's first moon base. After one setback, Astrobotic is ready to make history again.
America's lunar ambitions just got a major boost as Voyager Technologies acquires Astrobotic, the Pittsburgh company building the infrastructure to establish a permanent moon base. The $300 million deal brings together landing technology, power systems, and reusable rockets under one roof.
A new type of rocket engine just ran continuously for five minutes without breaking, proving a decades-old idea can actually work for real space missions. This breakthrough could make trips to the Moon cheaper and more efficient.
A small team just fired up a revolutionary rocket engine that runs on controlled explosions instead of traditional combustion, bringing cheaper trips to the Moon and Mars one step closer. The engine performed flawlessly on its first try, despite being built on a modest budget.
A Pittsburgh company just fired a revolutionary rocket engine for five uninterrupted minutes, proving a futuristic propulsion system can actually work in the real world. The breakthrough could make space travel more efficient and affordable than ever.
A Pittsburgh company just fired a revolutionary rocket engine for five minutes without stopping, shattering records and bringing wildly efficient space travel closer to reality. The breakthrough could make lunar missions cheaper and open up deep space exploration.
NASA has announced ambitious plans to build a permanent base at the Moon's south pole, complete with nuclear power, robotic explorers, and housing for astronauts. Companies including Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin will help make humanity's return to the Moon a reality.
A British watchmaker is sending a timepiece to the moon's surface aboard a lunar rover later this year, beating major Swiss brands to the lunar comeback. The mission will test both cutting-edge robotics and whether a mechanical watch can tick on the moon.
NASA just announced its ambitious Moon Base program, launching three unmanned missions starting in 2026 to prepare for humanity's first return to the Moon since 1969. The missions will test equipment, map landing sites, and build infrastructure for a permanent human presence on the lunar surface.
NASA is building humanity's first permanent lunar base near the Moon's south pole, with robotic missions launching this fall and astronauts returning by 2027. The ambitious project could pave the way for future Mars exploration while establishing a lasting human presence beyond Earth.
NASA just unveiled its most detailed timeline yet for building a permanent lunar base the size of a small city. The ambitious plan kicks off this year with robot scouts, leading to a sprawling home for astronauts at the moon's south pole within twelve years.
A private space company is about to send the first commercial lunar rover to the Moon carrying four NASA experiments that could unlock secrets about future moon bases. The mission launches later this year, marking a new era of public-private space exploration.
NASA is teaming up with Japan and India to scan the Moon's South Pole for water ice that could let astronauts breathe, refuel rockets, and build a lasting lunar home. The mission launches in 2028 with a special tool that spots hidden ice without drilling.
NASA just announced sweeping contracts worth hundreds of millions to build humanity's first permanent lunar base, complete with rovers, drones, and landing infrastructure. The ambitious plan includes over a dozen missions starting this year to establish a base spanning hundreds of square miles near the Moon's South Pole.