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Four astronauts just returned from orbiting the moon with glowing reviews of their spacecraft, declaring it ready to carry crews to the lunar surface. Their confidence could accelerate humanity's return to the moon.
A Washington startup just secured $6 million to perfect navigation software that guides spacecraft using pictures of planets and stars instead of GPS. The technology could help spacecraft find their way home even when satellites can't reach them.
Christina Koch embraced her Orion spacecraft after becoming part of the first crew to fly around the Moon in over 50 years. The Artemis II mission marks humanity's return to deep space exploration.
True Anomaly's autonomous spacecraft just completed its toughest mission yet, proving it can track and maneuver around objects in orbit. The success clears the path for critical Space Force defense missions launching over the next 18 months.
The night sky is putting on a natural patriotic display as Orion's stars shine in striking red, white, and blue hues visible to the naked eye. Stargazers can catch this cosmic color show simply by looking south after dark this week.
A veteran space journalist who watched three Orion spacecraft launches says this one feels different. New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is cutting through decades of bureaucracy with honest talk and clear plans to actually reach the Moon. #
Northrop Grumman's biggest cargo spacecraft yet just wrapped up a successful six-month mission to the International Space Station, delivering 11,000 pounds of supplies despite an early engine hiccup. The Cygnus XL's triumph shows how space delivery is getting bigger and better.
Winter skies offer the perfect view of three dazzling blue supergiant stars forming Orion's belt, each shining with jaw-dropping brilliance. These ancient celestial beacons have captivated humanity for thousands of years and are easier to see now than any other time of year.
A mysterious visitor from beyond our solar system has been captured on camera by a Jupiter-bound spacecraft, giving scientists a rare glimpse into the cosmos beyond our neighborhood. Only three interstellar objects have ever been spotted passing through our solar system.
NASA just announced an ambitious plan to build a permanent moon base and launch humanity's first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft, all within the next three years. The space agency is racing to return Americans to the lunar surface before competing nations stake their claim.
The James Webb Space Telescope just captured something incredible hiding behind the famous Orion Nebula: a massive stellar nursery where hundreds of new stars are being born right now. Scientists can now see every stage of star formation happening in real time, 1,280 light-years from Earth.
This month, you can track four legendary spacecraft on their missions across the solar system just by looking up. From the James Webb Space Telescope to Europa Clipper, these robotic explorers are making history millions of miles from Earth.
This January, stargazers can locate four legendary spacecraft exploring our solar system by finding their positions among the constellations. From the James Webb Space Telescope to missions heading toward Jupiter, these robotic explorers are making history millions of miles from home.
Japan's MMX spacecraft has reached its launch site, ready to bring back the first-ever samples from a Martian moon. If successful, the mission will help scientists solve a 4.5-billion-year-old mystery about how Mars formed.
A California company just finished building a spacecraft that could make asteroid mining affordable. After learning from a 2024 failure, AstroForge is ready to prove interplanetary travel doesn't have to cost billions.
NASA just proved spacecraft can switch between satellite networks like your phone switches between cell towers. This breakthrough could make space missions more reliable and flexible than ever before.
The Department of Defense is investing in a groundbreaking spacecraft that can refuel satellites in orbit, potentially extending their lifespan indefinitely. Quantum Space will deliver the game-changing vehicle in just two years.
America is building its first nuclear reactor-powered interplanetary spacecraft, designed to reach Mars faster than ever before. The Space Reactor-1 Freedom could revolutionize how we travel between planets.
A NASA spacecraft heading to the asteroid belt just snapped a stunning photo of Mars that looks more like a solar eclipse. The rare crescent view shows the Red Planet from an angle we almost never get to see.
NASA just announced its first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft will launch in 2028, carrying three helicopters to scout Mars for future human missions. This breakthrough technology could unlock exploration across our entire solar system.
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