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This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Ever been late because you misread a clock? Sometimes, the

NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $176.7 million contract to deliver a pair of rovers and three scientific instruments to the moon’s south pole. Targeted for landing in 2029, the

NASA is accelerating its plans for a nuclear reactor on the moon. For several years now, the agency has been working to get a 40-kilowatt fission system ready for launch

NASA has finally given up on Lunar Trailblazer. The 440-pound (200-kilogram) moon orbiter went dark on Feb. 27, 2025 a day after it launched atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

The Japanese space-sustainability company Astroscale has unveiled a patent for what it describes as a new method for space debris removal. Astroscale has developed a distributed, reusable system that aims

There seems to be a magic in the very name of “Star Trek,” something franchise luminary Jonathan Frakes is well aware of. He first immersed himself in its indelible charms

If you set your alarm clock for 4 a.m. local time this week and head outside to a location with a clear and unobstructed view of the eastern horizon, you’ll

Cosmic rays could be a vital source of energy for life on icy moons, on Mars, or even on rogue planets that wander alone between stars; it’s possible, scientists say,

Space: it’s no longer just for astronauts in bulky suits. In recent years, some of the world’s most recognizable celebrities have strapped in and blasted off into microgravity. From billionaires

Get ready stargazers: the Perseid meteor shower peaks next week, Aug. 12-13, bringing up to 100 shooting stars per hour, along with the potential for dazzling fireballs The Perseid meteor