NASA’s interim administrator says his call for the United States to put a nuclear reactor on the lunar surface by 2030 is part of a new race to the moon.
NASA’s interim administrator says his call for the United States to put a nuclear reactor on the lunar surface by 2030 is part of a new race to the moon.
WASHINGTON — NASA is changing course in its plans to support development of commercial space stations, a move that could also mean an end of a permanent human presence in
A new emphasis on Mars exploration was clear from the very beginning of the second Trump administration. “We will pursue our manifest destiny into the stars, launching American astronauts to
A four-legged robot tested under simulated Martian gravity jumps from wall to wall in a new video, demonstrating how future explorers could navigate terrain too challenging for today’s rovers. Designed
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) relies on satellite communications (SATCOM) for myriad operational needs worldwide. With a massive range of connected technologies, DoD officials have long aspired to
An international team of astronomers, led by The University of Texas at Austin’s Cosmic Frontier Center, has identified the most distant black hole ever confirmed. It and the galaxy it
As the U.S. and other nations prepare for a new era of space exploration, new research suggests “moonquakes” could pose an invisible risk to future landers, habitats and long-term infrastructure.
Imagine the cosmos unfolding before your eyes, the craters of the moon casting shadows in vivid clarity, and the vast landscape of the Earth stretching far beyond the horizon. That’s
The four crewmembers of NASA’s next moon mission are moving closer to their upcoming launch. The Artemis 2 crew consists of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman (commander), Victor Glover (pilot), Christina
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