There’s no shortage of round celestial objects in our universe. Planets, moons and stars all exhibit lovely spherical shapes. But astronomers recently spotted a mysteriously circular orb deep in the
There’s no shortage of round celestial objects in our universe. Planets, moons and stars all exhibit lovely spherical shapes. But astronomers recently spotted a mysteriously circular orb deep in the
6 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Advancing new hazard detection and precision landing technologies to help future space missions successfully achieve safe and soft landings
SpaceX will end up launching an orbital mission nearly every other day in 2025, if all goes according to plan. “We’re targeting 170 launches by the end of the year,”
AMSTERDAM — Northrop Grumman is investing $50 million into Firefly Aerospace to further development of a medium-lift launch vehicle with a new name. The companies announced May 29 that Northrop
WASHINGTON — China’s campaign to lead the world in artificial intelligence is being driven by a tightly coordinated effort between state and private sectors — and increasingly, that effort is
May 30 presents a perfect opportunity to spot Mare Crisium — a dark Nevada-sized patch — etched into the delicate curve of the crescent moon before it sinks below the
Ranking “Doctor Who”‘s Doctors is an extremely subjective affair. Ask any “Who” fan and their list is bound to be different, their choices shaped by when they were born, when
In today’s data-saturated world, knowing where and when something happens is crucial. From crisis response, defense to urban development and climate monitoring, Geospatial Intelligence is transforming how we understand and
NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Takuya Onishi spoke with students from the International Space Station on May 20, 2025, in a behind-the-camera view. (Image credit:
NASA’s Perseverance rover celebrated its 1,500th day on Mars with a spectacular new selfie that featured a surprise guest: a tiny dust devil. Scientists created the Mars rover’s newest self-portrait