SpaceX almost ditched the insane Starship booster catch at the last second
SpaceX's fifth Starship test flight successfully caught the Super Heavy booster, a significant achievement despite nearly aborting the maneuver moments before.
Musk says humans can be on Mars in four years. Many laugh, but some see purpose
Elon Musk claims humans could land on Mars in four years and establish a self-sustaining city in 20, sparking debate on feasibility.
SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn, taking astronauts to heights not seen in decades
Polaris Dawn marks a significant leap in private space exploration, including the first private spacewalk and a new altitude record for astronauts.
Can SpaceX Pull Off Its Ambitious Mars Plans?
SpaceX plans to launch its first uncrewed mission to Mars in 2 years, with crewed missions following if landings succeed.
Elon Musk's giant Starship rocket prepares to launch again
SpaceX attempting fourth launch of largest rocket, Starship, to achieve missions like carrying astronauts to Mars, lunar lander for NASA, and expanding Starlink satellite network.
SpaceX rocket completes first full test flight after surviving re-entry
SpaceX's Starship rocket completed its first full flight, surviving re-entry, a significant step towards Mars missions.
SpaceX almost ditched the insane Starship booster catch at the last second
SpaceX's fifth Starship test flight successfully caught the Super Heavy booster, a significant achievement despite nearly aborting the maneuver moments before.
Musk says humans can be on Mars in four years. Many laugh, but some see purpose
Elon Musk claims humans could land on Mars in four years and establish a self-sustaining city in 20, sparking debate on feasibility.
SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn, taking astronauts to heights not seen in decades
Polaris Dawn marks a significant leap in private space exploration, including the first private spacewalk and a new altitude record for astronauts.
Can SpaceX Pull Off Its Ambitious Mars Plans?
SpaceX plans to launch its first uncrewed mission to Mars in 2 years, with crewed missions following if landings succeed.
Elon Musk's giant Starship rocket prepares to launch again
SpaceX attempting fourth launch of largest rocket, Starship, to achieve missions like carrying astronauts to Mars, lunar lander for NASA, and expanding Starlink satellite network.
SpaceX rocket completes first full test flight after surviving re-entry
SpaceX's Starship rocket completed its first full flight, surviving re-entry, a significant step towards Mars missions.
The One Technological Issue That Is Holding Nuclear Rockets Back
NASA aims to employ nuclear thermal propulsion to reduce Mars mission times significantly, potentially halving the travel duration compared to traditional chemical rockets.
Can NASA Really Send Humans to Mars In the Next Decade?
NASA plans a manned Mars mission targeting 2035 focusing on scientific exploration and readiness via the Artemis program.
As NASA's Mars Sample Return Stumbles, China Is Looking to Beat Them to the Punch
China accelerates its Mars sample return mission to 2028, aiming to find evidence of life.
NASA's Mars Sample Return mission faces delays and increased costs, projected to launch in 2033.
Blue Origin sets October 13 for the first New Glenn EscaPADE
Blue Origin plans to launch its New Glenn rocket for a Mars mission no earlier than October 13, despite recent mishaps.
NASA medical officer on spending 378 days in a Mars simulation
NASA is preparing for its first manned Mars mission by conducting long-duration simulations to assess challenges astronauts may face.
The 378-day Mars simulation aimed to evaluate mental and physical impacts on astronauts in a Mars-like environment.
Blue Origin targets mid-October for New Glenn's inaugural flight and launch of NASA's Escapade Mars mission
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is tentatively scheduled for its first flight on October 13, carrying important NASA Mars research payloads.
The One Technological Issue That Is Holding Nuclear Rockets Back
NASA aims to employ nuclear thermal propulsion to reduce Mars mission times significantly, potentially halving the travel duration compared to traditional chemical rockets.
Can NASA Really Send Humans to Mars In the Next Decade?
NASA plans a manned Mars mission targeting 2035 focusing on scientific exploration and readiness via the Artemis program.
As NASA's Mars Sample Return Stumbles, China Is Looking to Beat Them to the Punch
China accelerates its Mars sample return mission to 2028, aiming to find evidence of life.
NASA's Mars Sample Return mission faces delays and increased costs, projected to launch in 2033.
Blue Origin sets October 13 for the first New Glenn EscaPADE
Blue Origin plans to launch its New Glenn rocket for a Mars mission no earlier than October 13, despite recent mishaps.
NASA medical officer on spending 378 days in a Mars simulation
NASA is preparing for its first manned Mars mission by conducting long-duration simulations to assess challenges astronauts may face.
The 378-day Mars simulation aimed to evaluate mental and physical impacts on astronauts in a Mars-like environment.
Blue Origin targets mid-October for New Glenn's inaugural flight and launch of NASA's Escapade Mars mission
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is tentatively scheduled for its first flight on October 13, carrying important NASA Mars research payloads.
Mars rover mission will use pioneering nuclear power source
Europe's upcoming Mars mission will use a nuclear-powered device with americium-241 as a heat source, a groundbreaking approach for spacecraft warming.