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A private space mission dispatched to rescue NASA's aging Swift telescope has encountered critical operational issues in orbit.
Astronomers have captured the clearest image to date of a companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, ending centuries of scientific uncertainty.
NASA unveils PRAXIS, an AI-powered mission aiming to collect direct samples from Saturn's perilous rings.
Coverage highlights the enduring legacy of the Omega Speedmaster across six decades of space exploration and horological milestones.
Astronomers report the potential detection of the first known moon outside our solar system.
NASA launches recruitment for four volunteers to spend a year in a simulated Moon and Mars mission using virtual platforms.
NASA is preparing for Artemis III, described as its most complicated mission ever, involving four astronauts and three spacecraft over two weeks in orbit.
The 50th anniversary of Viking 1's historic Mars landing has reignited a scientific debate over whether the probe actually discovered evidence of alien life.
Scientists have traced a prehistoric asteroid breakup near Jupiter's gravity gateway to a massive bombardment of the inner solar system.
China is developing a planetary defense mission to strike a 30-meter asteroid at Mach 26 to test its ability to alter the object's trajectory.
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured new data on black hole fuel sources and the unexpectedly rapid development of early galaxies.
NASA's Psyche mission has released new data and a month-long time-lapse video capturing a Mars flyby.
The Mars Express probe has captured high-resolution images of 100-meter-high metallic waves located within the Kaiser Crater on the Martian surface.
Astronomers discover the first atmosphere around a rocky Earth-like planet situated in the habitable zone.
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft wakes from hibernation nearly six billion miles from Earth to continue its mission.
Recent Mars imagery captures honeycomb structures alongside major milestones by NASA's Perseverance and Curiosity rovers.
NASA's Voyager 1 continues its historic journey through deep space, now approaching the unprecedented milestone of being one light-day from Earth.
Astronauts have successfully captured the first-ever diagnostic human X-rays in space, marking a milestone for extraterrestrial medical care.
United States approval for Reflect Orbital to launch massive space mirrors that reflect sunlight at night sparks widespread debate.
NASA's New Horizons mission continues to redefine our understanding of the solar system's frontier following its historic Pluto flyby.
Astronomers have identified a hidden swarm of small space debris in a high-traffic orbit, creating a 'potential minefield' for expensive satellites.
Scientists have detected natural sugar molecules floating in interstellar space for the first time near the Milky Way's center.
SpaceX successfully executes Starship Flight 13 following earlier weather scrubs, engine troubles, and intense post-IPO market scrutiny.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft has successfully utilized a Mars gravitational slingshot to accelerate toward a metal-rich asteroid of immense potential value.
A Chinese spacecraft has reached a mysterious object near Earth, identified as the smallest entity visited by humans to date.
China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has completed a billion-kilometer journey to rendezvous with the quasi-moon asteroid Kamoʻoalewa.
Japan's JAXA has successfully tested the RV-X reusable rocket prototype, marking a strategic shift toward lower-cost space launches.
NASA is actively recruiting industry partners to build lunar infrastructure and determine the ideal staffing levels for a permanent moon outpost.
China has successfully recovered a reusable rocket booster following the maiden launch of the Long March 10B.
Space-tested regolith-polymer composites demonstrate increased structural durability, signaling a breakthrough for future lunar infrastructure.
SpaceX is detailing an expansive timeline for moon and Mars colonization, including the deployment of robots and the prospect of off-planet industrialization.
NASA has initiated a recruitment drive for volunteers to participate in a yearlong simulated space mission to the Moon or Mars.
The Artemis II crew has returned to Kennedy Space Center for their first visit since completing a record-breaking lunar mission in April 2026.
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft wakes from hibernation and reaches six billion miles from Earth as it explores beyond Pluto.
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China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has captured the first-ever image of a mysterious 'quasi-moon' asteroid accompanying Earth around the Sun.
A scientist who began her career cleaning space toilets after a NASA rejection now directs Mars exploration studies at the European Space Agency.
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has successfully emerged from its longest period of hibernation to resume its deep-space science mission.
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China's Tianwen-2 mission has successfully rendezvoused with Earth's quasi-moon Kamoʻoalewa and returned the first close-up images.
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NASA is mandating robotic servicing capabilities for the upcoming Habitable Worlds Observatory to ensure the telescope remains operational in deep space.
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NASA administrator Jared Isaacman has officially characterized the U.S. lunar exploration efforts as a competitive race against China.
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Japan's Hayabusa2 probe has successfully completed a close flyby of asteroid Torifune to test planetary defense technologies.
NASA's Voyager 1 continues to transmit data from interstellar space 48 years after its initial launch, maintaining communication across a 22-hour signal lag.
NASA's Artemis II mission is capturing significant public attention as the agency prepares for its return to the moon.
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NASA's Curiosity rover has identified a diverse array of complex organic molecules within ancient Martian rock samples.
Astronomers have identified GJ 3378b, a nearby super-Earth, fueling new discussions regarding the potential for extraterrestrial life.
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, media outlets are reflecting on the nation’s space exploration history and future trajectories.
A technical issue has impacted the timeline for a NASA mission intended to retrieve the Swift space telescope before it returns to Earth.
NASA unveils red, white and blue cosmic images to mark America’s 250th birthday on July 4.
Scientists are evaluating Titan, Saturn's largest moon, as a potential destination for future human exploration and resource utilization.
NASA astronauts have successfully replaced a critical joint on the International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm.