Athena Lunar Landing Mission Goes Sideways on the MoonIntuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena has tipped over on the moon for the second consecutive year, concluding its mission.
China's Chang'e-6 probe lands on far side of the moon aiming to return first samples to EarthChina's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has landed on the far side of the moon to collect samples, marking the first attempt in this rarely explored area.
Houston's Intuitive Machines lander is dead after landing sideways in crater near moon's south poleThe Athena lunar lander mission from Intuitive Machines ended after a failed landing attempt, losing communication shortly after landing.
China will be the first to retrieve soil samples from the far side of the MoonChina's Chang'e 6 spacecraft collected samples from the Moon's far side for scientific exploration and potential mineral extraction.
Athena Lunar Landing Mission Goes Sideways on the MoonIntuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena has tipped over on the moon for the second consecutive year, concluding its mission.
China's Chang'e-6 probe lands on far side of the moon aiming to return first samples to EarthChina's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has landed on the far side of the moon to collect samples, marking the first attempt in this rarely explored area.
Houston's Intuitive Machines lander is dead after landing sideways in crater near moon's south poleThe Athena lunar lander mission from Intuitive Machines ended after a failed landing attempt, losing communication shortly after landing.
China will be the first to retrieve soil samples from the far side of the MoonChina's Chang'e 6 spacecraft collected samples from the Moon's far side for scientific exploration and potential mineral extraction.
NASA Dumped $199 Billion Into This Program, and Eventually Shut It DownNASA's partnership with private industries is essential for managing costs of space missions.
Chinese space mission blasts off to test lunar bricks DW 10/29/2024The Shenzhou-19 mission is crucial for testing lunar bricks for future moon bases, with a goal of establishing a lunar research station by 2035.
Trapped astronauts share horrifying tale from their near-deadly tripAstronauts faced critical thruster failure during a mission, leading to a near-loss of control while approaching the International Space Station.
NASA Dumped $199 Billion Into This Program, and Eventually Shut It DownNASA's partnership with private industries is essential for managing costs of space missions.
Chinese space mission blasts off to test lunar bricks DW 10/29/2024The Shenzhou-19 mission is crucial for testing lunar bricks for future moon bases, with a goal of establishing a lunar research station by 2035.
Trapped astronauts share horrifying tale from their near-deadly tripAstronauts faced critical thruster failure during a mission, leading to a near-loss of control while approaching the International Space Station.
NASA Launches New Space Telescope and Suite of Solar SatellitesThe SPHEREx and PUNCH missions successfully launched to explore cosmic mysteries and study solar phenomena.
Butch Wilmore says Elon Musk is "absolutely factual" on Dragon's delayed returnThe return of NASA astronauts Wilmore and Williams has been delayed due to technical issues and political commentary surrounding their mission.
After 9 months stranded in space, 2 NASA astronauts nearing their return to EarthNASA astronauts are returning home after nine months in space, with their return hastened by upcoming replacements at the ISS.
2025 in SPACEFLIGHT: The missions set to take off next year, revealed2024 was a remarkable year for space exploration, with significant advancements by NASA and private companies, setting the stage for exciting missions in 2025.
A spaceship punched an asteroid - we're about to learn what came nextThe European Space Agency's Hera mission aims to assess asteroid deflection effectiveness following NASA's successful DART impact experiment.
NASA's mission to return humans to the Moon has been delayed again until 2026NASA has postponed the Artemis missions again, with Artemis II now set for April 2026 and Artemis III for mid-2027.
NASA Launches New Space Telescope and Suite of Solar SatellitesThe SPHEREx and PUNCH missions successfully launched to explore cosmic mysteries and study solar phenomena.
Butch Wilmore says Elon Musk is "absolutely factual" on Dragon's delayed returnThe return of NASA astronauts Wilmore and Williams has been delayed due to technical issues and political commentary surrounding their mission.
After 9 months stranded in space, 2 NASA astronauts nearing their return to EarthNASA astronauts are returning home after nine months in space, with their return hastened by upcoming replacements at the ISS.
2025 in SPACEFLIGHT: The missions set to take off next year, revealed2024 was a remarkable year for space exploration, with significant advancements by NASA and private companies, setting the stage for exciting missions in 2025.
A spaceship punched an asteroid - we're about to learn what came nextThe European Space Agency's Hera mission aims to assess asteroid deflection effectiveness following NASA's successful DART impact experiment.
NASA's mission to return humans to the Moon has been delayed again until 2026NASA has postponed the Artemis missions again, with Artemis II now set for April 2026 and Artemis III for mid-2027.
NASA says it can ask SpaceX to bring Boeing astronauts home if needed, as they reach 51 days on the space stationSpaceX may have to rescue NASA astronauts due to issues with Boeing's Starliner spaceship.
Sending People to Mars Now Would Cost Trillions and Can't WorkThe ambitious timeline for Mars missions lacks a detailed plan and clarity on execution.
Boeing's Starliner overcomes last-second problems to dock with the ISSBoeing's Starliner successfully docked with ISS after thruster malfunction.
SpaceX launches more direct to cell capable Starlink satellitesSpaceX launched 20 more Starlink satellites, including direct-to-cell capable ones, from California, marking the 75th mission from SLC-4E.
TechCrunch Space: You rock(et) my world, moms | TechCrunchExclusive on Layup Parts startup securing $9 million financing to automate composite parts manufacturing.
NASA says it can ask SpaceX to bring Boeing astronauts home if needed, as they reach 51 days on the space stationSpaceX may have to rescue NASA astronauts due to issues with Boeing's Starliner spaceship.
Sending People to Mars Now Would Cost Trillions and Can't WorkThe ambitious timeline for Mars missions lacks a detailed plan and clarity on execution.
Boeing's Starliner overcomes last-second problems to dock with the ISSBoeing's Starliner successfully docked with ISS after thruster malfunction.
SpaceX launches more direct to cell capable Starlink satellitesSpaceX launched 20 more Starlink satellites, including direct-to-cell capable ones, from California, marking the 75th mission from SLC-4E.
TechCrunch Space: You rock(et) my world, moms | TechCrunchExclusive on Layup Parts startup securing $9 million financing to automate composite parts manufacturing.
The secretive X-37B space plane snapped this picture of Earth from orbitThe X-37B is undertaking a new mission utilizing aerobraking to efficiently change orbits.
Secretive X-37B space plane set for new orbital maneuverThe X-37B's seventh mission marks a pivotal moment with its first aerobraking maneuver, enhancing the Space Force's operational capacity in space.
The secretive X-37B space plane snapped this picture of Earth from orbitThe X-37B is undertaking a new mission utilizing aerobraking to efficiently change orbits.
Secretive X-37B space plane set for new orbital maneuverThe X-37B's seventh mission marks a pivotal moment with its first aerobraking maneuver, enhancing the Space Force's operational capacity in space.
What's Next for Jupiter's Fiery Moon, Io? | HackerNoonIo's volcanic activity plays a crucial role in supplying mass to Jupiter's magnetosphere.
Mars's induced magnetosphere can degenerate - NatureThe study on Mars reveals a degenerate, induced magnetosphere and absence of a bow shock on the dayside.
What's Next for Jupiter's Fiery Moon, Io? | HackerNoonIo's volcanic activity plays a crucial role in supplying mass to Jupiter's magnetosphere.
Mars's induced magnetosphere can degenerate - NatureThe study on Mars reveals a degenerate, induced magnetosphere and absence of a bow shock on the dayside.
Space Weather and Solar Max Make 2025 an Exciting Year in HeliophysicsHeliophysics enables understanding of the sun's profound influence on the solar system, with 2025 pivotal due to solar activity and upcoming missions.
Embattled Astra scores DOD contract to develop point-to-point cargo delivery from space | TechCrunchAstra Space has secured a $44 million contract to develop a next-gen launch system, reviving confidence in the company's potential for future space missions.
Impulse Space lands Space Force contract for "tactically responsive" orbital operations | TechCrunchImpulse Space has secured a $34.5 million contract to conduct two missions aimed at enhancing military responsiveness in space.
India funds Moon lander, space station, and Venus orbiterIndia has launched three significant space missions including a Moon lander, orbiting lab, and a Venus probe, highlighting its cosmic ambitions.
What the space sector can learn from Amazon and FedExSpace missions are transitioning from single spacecraft to multi-satellite operations, requiring new coordination and logistics strategies.
Hairy black holes? A new space mission could help answer questionsBlack holes are viewed as simple objects with only three main attributes - mass, charge, and spin - as per the 'no-hair' theorem.
Outdoing the dinosaurs: What we can do if we spot a threatening asteroidThe US is behind its mandate to detect near-Earth objects by 2020, posing a potential threat. Rapid response capabilities are lacking, despite some successful missions.
China Launches Spacecraft to Collect First-Ever Samples From Moon's Dark SideChina launches mission to collect samples from the dark side of the Moon, aiming for historic first.
The red color of Mars might have an earlier, wetter originMars' red hue likely comes from ferrihydrite formed in water, suggesting earlier rusting than previously believed.
Boeing's Starliner Is Finally Ready to Launch a NASA Crew Into SpaceStarliner is a capsule-shaped, autonomous spacecraft capable of carrying up to seven astronauts, designed for missions to the ISS with Boeing's partnership with NASA.
China Repairs Space Station Damaged by Debris StrikeChina successfully conducts spacewalk to repair solar array damaged by debris, highlighting the importance of manned spacecraft for addressing orbital problems.
Scientists reveal why nobody notices when women are tiredWomen are often perceived as less fatigued compared to men, despite reporting higher levels of exhaustion, impacting critical assessments in demanding situations.
A Needham native is among the Boeing Starliner astronauts 'not stuck' in spaceAstronaut Sunita Williams, a Needham High alum, is at the International Space Station with no clear return date.
Rocket Report: Astroscale chases down dead rocket; Ariane 6 on the padMajor upcoming space missions include Boeing's Starliner crew flight, SpaceX's Starship test, and a private astronaut mission with a commercial spacewalk.
A Needham native is among the Boeing Starliner astronauts 'not stuck' in spaceAstronaut Sunita Williams, a Needham High alum, is at the International Space Station with no clear return date.
Rocket Report: Astroscale chases down dead rocket; Ariane 6 on the padMajor upcoming space missions include Boeing's Starliner crew flight, SpaceX's Starship test, and a private astronaut mission with a commercial spacewalk.
TechCrunch Space: Rapidly responsive... space stations!? | TechCrunchGravitics developing platforms for tactically responsive space missions.
Europe's long-delayed flagship rocket is about to launch for the first timeAriane 6 rocket is Europe's new flagship launcher after years of delay, essential for European space missions and commercial ventures.
Europe successfully launches Ariane 6 rocket DW 07/09/2024Europe successfully launches Ariane 6 rocket after a four-year delay, establishing self-reliance in space missions.
Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Has A New Engine That Can Literally Reignite Itself In SpaceThe Ariane 6 rocket marks a significant advancement for Europe's space ambitions, offering versatility for current and future missions.
Europe's long-delayed flagship rocket is about to launch for the first timeAriane 6 rocket is Europe's new flagship launcher after years of delay, essential for European space missions and commercial ventures.
Europe successfully launches Ariane 6 rocket DW 07/09/2024Europe successfully launches Ariane 6 rocket after a four-year delay, establishing self-reliance in space missions.
Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Has A New Engine That Can Literally Reignite Itself In SpaceThe Ariane 6 rocket marks a significant advancement for Europe's space ambitions, offering versatility for current and future missions.