NASA: More Time Needed To Plan Mars Sample Return
Space agency is weighing two options to return samples from the Red Planet—one using NASA-proven technology and another that seeks help from the industry.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Set for Maiden Voyage
After completing an integrated hotfire test and receiving the all-clear from the FAA, New Glenn is almost ready to fly.
How NASA Astronauts Ring in the Holidays From Orbit
Since 1999, at least one American astronaut has celebrated the winter holiday season in space.
On Christmas Eve, NASA’s Solar Probe ‘Touches the Sun’
Santa’s sleigh is powerful, but the space agency’s Parker spacecraft can withstand the sun’s blazing heat.
FAA Approves SpaceX for More Starship Test Missions
Regulator issues a modified launch and reentry license that allows launching multiple flights under the vehicle’s Flight 7 configuration and mission profile.
Virgin Galactic Wants to Launch Rockets From Italy
Space tourism firm’s proposed operations would lift off from Grottaglie Spaceport in Southern Italy’s Puglia region.
NASA Conducts First Otherworldly Aircraft Accident Investigation
Engineers believe they have identified the likely cause of the crash of the space agency’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter.
Could ‘SpaceSAF’ Enable a Sustainable Future for Spaceflight?
New solution introduced by Salt Lake City-based CleanJoule promises to reduce spaceflight emissions while improving fuel energy density.
NASA Pushes First Moon Landing Since Apollo Era to 2027
Findings from the Artemis I test mission have forced the space agency to recalculate its plans for future flights.
NASA Partners Are Developing a Post-ISS Space Ecosystem
Space agency provides updates on nine of its commercial partners developing the destinations and technology that will maintain a human presence on orbit beyond this decade.
