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Four astronauts just completed humanity's farthest journey in over 50 years, traveling more than 252,000 miles from Earth. Their safe return marks a major milestone in NASA's mission to explore deep space.
Spacety, a Chinese satellite manufacturer, just secured $190 million to expand its operations and bring more Earth observation capabilities online. The company is also preparing for a public stock offering as China's commercial space industry continues its rapid growth.
Four astronauts just completed a historic loop around the Moon, reigniting dreams of lunar living. NASA plans annual Moon landings starting in 2028, with a permanent base on the horizon.
Four astronauts just traveled farther from Earth than anyone in 50 years, and precision technology from a New York company kept them alive every moment of the journey. The Artemis II crew returned safely after breaking distance records, thanks to life support systems that performed flawlessly across 252,000 miles of deep space.
Uganda is preparing to launch two satellites into space to monitor deforestation and improve communications, building on its 2022 success with its first satellite developed by local engineers. The move positions the East African nation as a growing player in space technology.
Hungary is launching into space independence with its first national communications satellite, partnering with American companies to join a growing movement of nations securing their own space capabilities. The spacecraft will give Hungary full control over its satellite communications by 2030.
Britain is sending two tiny satellites into orbit next year to track dangerous space junk and protect vital communication systems. The mission marks a major step forward in keeping space safe for everyone.
A spacecraft launched 25 years ago to study Mars for 32 months is still transmitting data today, making it the oldest working craft at the Red Planet. Mars Odyssey has mapped water deposits, discovered ice near the equator, and relayed 85% of communications from rovers exploring the surface.
A Japanese company designed a 6,800-mile belt of solar panels around the Moon's equator that could beam limitless clean energy to Earth. The Luna Ring would generate 20 times more power than Earth-based solar farms by running continuously without weather or darkness interruptions.
Three engineers who met while developing tools to photograph the human eye have launched a satellite that monitors climate disasters from space. Their technology is helping India reduce dependence on foreign equipment while tracking everything from crop health to approaching storms.
Surgeons at Singapore General Hospital are using aerospace engineering technology to revolutionize shoulder replacements, predicting exactly how implants will perform before surgery even begins. Former coach Eric Low, 67, walked out pain-free after benefiting from the innovation.
Four astronauts just became the first humans to travel beyond low-Earth orbit in over 50 years, and their spacecraft finally has an actual toilet. While rocket technology hasn't changed much since Apollo, the comfort upgrades tell a story of how far we've come in making space travel more human.
Four astronauts just launched on a record-breaking mission to travel farther from Earth than any humans in history, powered by precision technology from a New York company. NASA's Artemis II represents a giant leap toward returning humans to the Moon.
A revolutionary solar cell just completed 100 days in orbit without any breakdown, opening the door to cheaper power for the thousands of satellites launching in the coming years. The breakthrough could transform how we power the booming space economy.
Nigeria is betting big on space technology and startup partnerships to unlock $1.5 billion in digital economy growth by 2030. The government just approved two new satellites and plans to connect underserved communities across West Africa.
A team at UC Santa Barbara has designed a system to blast dangerous asteroids into harmless bits using rockets and technology we already have. Unlike asteroid deflection methods, this "Pulverize It" program could work even with short warning times.
Sir Peter Beck, who launched water rockets as a teen at James Hargest College, returned to cut the ribbon on his former school's new Science and Innovation Centre. The Rocket Lab founder's journey from Invercargill student to space industry leader shows what's possible when schools invest in science education.
New satellite technology revealed Earth's rivers in unprecedented detail, while researchers captured trees glowing during thunderstorms for the first time. March's scientific breakthroughs also include microscopic images of algae and parasites, plus AI-designed robots walking outdoors.
After decades of planning, NASA is finally bringing nuclear-powered spaceflight to reality with robotic helicopters heading to Mars in just two years. The Skyfall mission could transform how we explore distant planets.
Nigeria just took a major leap in the space race with presidential approval for two new communication satellites that will expand internet access across the country and Africa. The move positions Africa's most populous nation as a growing force in the global space economy.
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