The moon has a tail that sends beams across Earth, researchers say
The moon has a "comet-like" tail made of millions of sodium atoms, researchers reported this week.
NASA Mars rover takes first drive on the Red Planet
NASA's Perseverance rover is on the move on the Red Planet. The rover performed its first drive on Mars, covering a little more than 21 feet across the Martian landscape.
Asteroid Apophis: Huge space rock to pass by Earth, even closer in 2029
A huge asteroid called Apophis will make its closest approach to Earth, but pass safely by our planet Friday evening.
Bill requires stray rocket parts to be returned or face possible jail time
Legislation is moving forward in Florida to require people to return rocket parts that might be recovered following a launch. Authorities warn that the parts could be dangerous, could contain intellectual property, or is relevant to national security. Ultimately, lawmakers say the parts belong to the manufacturers and more and more parts are being recycled for future launches.
Orbital Assembly Corp. hits $1M fundraising goal, aims to have luxury space hotel open in 2027
Orbital Assembly Corp., a California-based startup that wants to pioneer construction and infrastructure in outer space, has hit its $1 million fundraising goal and aims to open an operational luxury hotel in orbit in 2027.
Bill requires stray rocket parts to be returned
Legislation is moving forward in Florida to require people to return rocket parts that might be recovered following a launch. Authorities warn that the parts could be dangerous, could contain intellectual property, or is relevant to national security. Ultimately, lawmakers say the parts belong to the manufacturers and more and more parts are being recycled for future launches.
Finding water on Mars for colonization
There has been a renewed focus on Mars after NASA's rover Perseverance recently landed. Soon Rovers won't be the only things roaming the Red Planet as work is being done to put humans on the surface.
‘Space hurricane’ discovered above Earth for the first time ever
Researchers say instead of water, the hurricane ‘rained’ electrons.
SpaceX Starship lands upright, then explodes in latest test
SpaceX's futuristic Starship exploded after what looked to be a successful touchdown. SpaceX had live-streamed the launch and landing and ended its feed before the explosion.
SpaceX sends 20th Starlink mission into space
After previous delays due to weather concerns, SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink internet satellites into space aboard a Falcon 9 rocket.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying Starlink mission
After previous delays due to weather concerns, SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink internet satellites into space aboard a Falcon 9 rocket.
Starship SN10 a 'success' despite explosion after landing
It looked as though the test flight of the SpaceX Starship SN10 went well. However, shortly after landing, the rocket exploded. One space industry analyst said it should still be considered a success.
Japanese billionaire seeks volunteers for SpaceX flight around the moon
Eccentric Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is looking for eight civilian volunteers to blast off to the Moon with him on the first-ever private commercial space trip.
SpaceX Starship explodes
It looked as though the test flight of the SpaceX Starship SN10 went well. However, shortly after landing, the rocket exploded. One space industry analyst said it should still be considered a success.
'Space hurricane' seen in Earth's upper atmosphere for first time
For the first time in history, astronomers have detected what they've deemed a "space hurricane" in Earth's upper atmosphere.
Starship SN10 launches, lands successfully
SpaceX successfully launched and landed its Starship prototype during a third high-altitude suborbital flight test from its compound in Texas.
Jupiter and Mercury conjunction to light up sky on March 5 — here’s how to watch
Sky-watchers have a chance to observe another astronomical event — the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury.
Starship SN10 high-altitude flight test aborted
SpaceX attempted another Starship flight on Wednesday but had to abort with just seconds to launch. This was to be the third high-altitude suborbital flight test of a Starship prototype from SpaceX's site in Texas. It is similar to the high-altitude flight tests of Starship SN8 and SN9.
Lawmakers consider penalty for scavengers who find spacecraft parts
People finding parts of launch vehicles or spacecraft could face theft charges if they fail to report and return the equipment.
NASA, SpaceX prepare for 2nd crew flight on commercial spacecraft
NASA introduced the second crew flight of its commercial spacecraft on Monday, as it prepares to send another round of astronauts to the International Space Station to conduct more research.