When It Comes to Exploring Space, We’re Still Stuck in the Stone Age
We’re rapidly approaching the quarter mark of the 21st century, but instead of being at the brink of a radical transformative stage, such as the futuristic vision akin to Arthur…
Watch as Space Drugs Plummet Towards Earth at Hypersonic Speeds
California startup Varda Space released raw footage of its capsule reentering the atmosphere. This mission marked two significant achievements: bringing home the first batch of pharmaceutical crystals manufactured in orbit…
Next-Generation Spaceplanes Are the Cutting-Edge Evolution of the Space Shuttle Dream
NASA’s Space Shuttle operated in low-Earth orbit for 30 years before its retirement in 2011. However, the US space agency’s replacement for this vehicle, Orion, returned to the conical capsule…
Pulse-Pounding Photos Recall NASA’s Historic First Untethered Spacewalk, 40 Years On
Photo: NASA “It may have been one small step for Neil,” McCandless quipped in reference to Armstrong’s famous words, “but it’s a heck of a big leap for me.” As…
NASA’s Next-Generation ISS Spacesuit Passes Zero-Gravity Test
NASA’s current batch of ISS spacesuits are getting long in the tooth, having been in service for over four decades. The space agency is keen to acquire spacesuits fit for…
The U.S. and China Want the Same Landing Spot for Upcoming Moon Missions
China is planning to send its next lander to the lunar surface, this time targeting an impact crater with a sun-lit rim that could hold precious resources for long-duration stays…
Blue Origin Rebounds With New Shepard’s Successful Launch After Previous Mission Failure
New Shepard clearing the tower during launch, December 19, 2023.Screenshot: Blue Origin After over a year of being grounded, Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket embarked on its first cargo mission…
How to Watch SpaceX Launch Space Force’s Spaceplane for the First Time
For the first time, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy will attempt to deliver the Pentagon’s spaceplane to low Earth orbit. The mission marks the seventh for the mysterious spacecraft, aiming to…
SpaceX Starship, a Future Moon Base, and More Top Spaceflight Images From November
Photo: NASA On November 23, astronauts aboard the International Space Station, orbiting 260 miles (418 km) above Earth, captured an image of Turkey’s dormant Nemrut volcano. Within its caldera lies…
NASA Confronts Looming Gap in Human Space Missions as ISS Retirement Draws Near
As the International Space Station (ISS) nears the end of its service in low Earth orbit, NASA is grappling with the idea of a short-term gap until a commercial alternative…