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The Smile mission, a collaborative effort between ESA and China, is scheduled for launch on April 9 from French Guiana to study Earth's magnetic field using X-ray imaging.
A recent development in mathematical methods allows for more precise calculations of economical travel routes between celestial bodies, specifically focusing on Earth and the Moon.
As SpaceX prepares for its IPO, investors are likely to agree to a $1.75 trillion valuation, which raises questions about shareholder rights and Elon Musk's ambitious plans for Mars.
An orbital data center startup, Starcloud, is pursuing Federal Communications Commission approval for a massive constellation that could comprise up to 88,000 satellites.
NASA has issued a Request for Proposal to engage industry partners in developing a telecommunications network for future Mars missions, focusing on reliable data transmission.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft is currently flying past Mars to gain a gravity boost, capturing thousands of images in preparation for its 2029 encounter with a rare metal asteroid.
The flickering of pulsars offers valuable insights into the atmospheric conditions that influence light travel, revealing more than just a beautiful night sky.
As the 2026 International Rocket Engineering Competition approaches, thousands of engineering students from around the world prepare to showcase their skills at Midland Spaceport.
Varda Space Industries has entered a significant partnership with United Therapeutics to explore drug development in microgravity, marking a pivotal moment in the commercialization of space-based pharmaceuticals.
A recent study has pinpointed geysers on Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, which may reveal hidden secrets beneath its icy exterior as part of the JUICE mission.
The FCC has approved SpaceX's acquisition of EchoStar spectrum, aimed at enhancing direct-to-device services, but it comes with a $2.4 billion escrow condition linked to past disputes.
The Congressional Budget Office has released an estimate indicating that the Golden Dome initiative could cost around $1.2 trillion over a 20-year period, primarily driven by space-based interceptors.
A new instrument developed by Cornell University astronomers offers improved capabilities to observe the universe's earliest galaxies, which traditional telescopes struggle to detect.
A team from UC Riverside has utilized data from the James Webb Space Telescope to produce an unprecedented map of the cosmic web, tracing galaxies back to the universe's early years.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has identified a massive and chaotic planet-forming disk, referred to as 'Dracula’s Chivito', revealing unique characteristics.
The latest Curiosity Blog provides insights into the Mars 2020 mission, highlighting the performance of the Ingenuity helicopter and Perseverance rover.
NASA's Curiosity rover has taken detailed images of a rock called 'Atacama' that became lodged in its drill, marking a notable moment on its mission.
NASA is set to conduct a news conference to discuss astronaut Anil Menon's forthcoming mission to the International Space Station.
NASA astronauts recently commemorated a key milestone for the Artemis II mission at Nasdaq, highlighting their ongoing journey in space exploration.
The 2026 Lunabotics Challenge, focusing on robotics and lunar exploration, will take place at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex from May 19 to May 21.