Mars Keeps Failing to Behave Like the Planet We Built the Theories On
Evidence of vast magmatic systems beneath the Martian surface points to structures Earth-based geology associates with plate tectonics Mars never had.
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Crew-13 Prepares for a 12 September Launch to the Space Station
Two Americans, a Canadian and a Russian are set to fly to the ISS aboard a SpaceX spacecraft under NASA's Commercial Crew Programme.
SpaceX Flies Its 80th Starlink Mission of the Year
A single constellation has absorbed 80 launches in roughly eight months, a cadence that has quietly changed what is possible in orbit.
Roman's Wide Field Is Aimed at the Universe's Least-Understood Components
Dark matter and dark energy make up most of the universe and are known almost entirely by inference. Roman's survey design is built to constrain both.
Roman Telescope Begins a Million-Mile Journey on a Spy Satellite's Mirror
NASA's $4.3 billion observatory launched with a donated Hubble-class mirror originally built for reconnaissance, and faces a three-month cruise to its final orbit.
Can SpaceX's IPO Fund Mars and Make Musk a Trillionaire?
Elon Musk has a habit of turning science fiction into reality. From reusable rockets to autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots, the billionaire's ventures often achieve what was once thought impossible. With SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO), he's aiming for even bigger milestones. The company, which has stayed fiercely private for 24 years, is now preparing to go public.
Can Starship Succeed? SpaceX's Make-or-Break Test Before IPO
SpaceX's latest version of it's mega rocket Starship goes through testing as it is prepared for a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Eric Gay/AP hide caption toggle caption Eric Gay/AP As SpaceX prepares for its public offering, it's undergoing a critical test of the largest rocket ever built.
Why Asteroid 2026 JH2 Isn’t a Threat to Earth
Picture the scene: An asteroid is hurtling towards Earth. It's the size of the Eiffel Tower, shaped like a peanut and potentially hazardous — sounds scary, right? Take asteroid 2026 JH2. It was first detected on May 10, 2026.
Curiosity Detects New Organic Molecules on Mars
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has identified seven organic compounds in rock near the planet's equator, five of which had not previously been found on Mars.
FAA Grounds New Glenn After Upper-Stage Failure
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday ordered Blue Origin, the space technology company, to investigate the failure of the second stage of its massive New Glenn rocket. Although the rocket launched successfully from Florida on Sunday, it failed to deploy the AST SpaceMobile communications satellite into the correct orbit.
Why NASA Turned Off an Instrument on Voyager 1
FILE - This illustration provided by NASA depicts Voyager 1. NASA/AP hide caption toggle caption NASA/AP Nearly half a century ago, a spacecraft roughly the size of a small car set off from the Florida coast atop a rocket to begin what was supposed to be a five-year journey.
Artemis II Returns: Crew Splashes Down After Historic Moon Flight
Skip next section NASA says Artemis astronauts 'healthy and happy' after returning to Earth April 11, 2026 NASA says Artemis astronauts 'healthy and happy' after returning to Earth Astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch were part of the four-member crewImage: Joel Kowsky/NASA/Anadolu/picture alliance Addressing reporters after the splashdown, NASA entry flight director Rick Henfling said