New lunar radio missions on the Moon’s far side could reveal the universe’s mysterious cosmic dark ages, long before the first stars and galaxies formed. The far side of the Moon, a rugged expanse defined by ancient impact basins and jagged peaks,...

NASA’s GIMLI mission will explore the Marius Hills pit to determine if the lunar opening leads into a vast, hidden underground lava tube. NASA has greenlit an ambitious mission concept aimed at probing the lunar subsurface to confirm the existence of...

NASA’s new Artemis II archive offers unprecedented lunar imagery, crew observations, and insights into the mysterious flashes spotted above the Moon. NASA has officially released an expansive archive of scientific data gathered during the Artemis II...

New research reveals how lunar gravity alters water flow, posing significant challenges for future efforts to grow plants on the Moon. Water management on the Moon may present a much steeper engineering challenge than previously anticipated. Recent...

Scientists unveil a novel technique to detect hidden lunar ice, offering a fresh way to probe beneath the Moon’s surface. Researchers have unveiled a novel technique for locating frozen water beneath the Moon’s crust by tracking how seismic waves...

NASA secures a new contract to develop groundbreaking technology for an unprecedented Mars mission, moving the ambitious project closer to launch. NASA has selected Firefly Aerospace to develop the aeroshell for its Skyfall mission, slated for a 2028...

NASA and Axiom Space are developing a streamlined lunar spacesuit to ensure the Artemis missions stay on track for a successful return to the Moon. NASA is recalibrating its technical requirements for the next-generation lunar spacesuit, a strategic...

Spacecraft designers are reimagining windows, balancing structural safety and the psychological need for astronauts to view Earth from space. As humanity prepares for long-duration missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, spacecraft designers are...

Astronaut Ron Garan reveals how a single, life-changing realization from orbit completely transformed his perspective on our planet and humanity. When viewed from the vantage point of low Earth orbit, the structures that define human existence on the...

Astronaut Ron Garan reveals how a single, life-changing realization from orbit completely transformed his perspective on our fragile planet Earth. From the vantage point of orbit, the complex machinery that dictates human existence undergoes a striking...

James Webb spots a mysterious signal linking Titan and Pluto, hinting at an unexpected connection between these distant worlds. The James Webb Space Telescope has identified an identical, unexplained infrared absorption feature on both Saturn’s moon...

Testing a new wearable radiation shield during Artemis I reveals how future lunar astronauts can gain essential protection from deep space radiation. A novel wearable radiation shielding system, evaluated during NASA’s uncrewed Artemis I mission, has...

New gravity measurements have uncovered a hidden structure deep within Mars, potentially rewriting our understanding of the Red Planet’s evolutionary history. New data gathered from NASA’s retired InSight mission has revealed that the interior of Mars...

NASA has completed stacking the Artemis III boosters and installing its four RS-25 engines, moving the Moon rocket closer to critical fueling tests. NASA has marked a significant advancement in its Artemis III mission, confirming the completion of the...

NASA’s Artemis II heat shield successfully withstood 4,000°F temperatures, with new inspections revealing a significant tenfold reduction in material damage. NASA engineers have successfully demonstrated that fine-tuning the reentry path of the Orion...

Astronomers have discovered that the iconic Helix Nebula isn’t a giant eye in space, but a massive cylinder of glowing gas pointed directly at Earth. A striking new visualization of the Helix Nebula provides an unprecedented look at one of the cosmos’...

NASA’s analysis of samples from asteroid Bennu reveals a surprising origin story linked to Jupiter’s early movements and the formation of our solar system. New analysis of extraterrestrial material returned by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has provided a...

After 23 years of infrared sky surveys, astronomers have identified a compelling new candidate in the ongoing hunt for the elusive Planet Nine. Astronomers pursuing the long-theorized Planet Nine have unveiled a potential breakthrough, identifying a...

A new lab study finds sperm struggle to navigate and fertilize eggs in simulated microgravity, hinting at hidden reproductive challenges for long-term space travel. For decades, space agencies have focused on propulsion, radiation shielding, and...

Groundbreaking rodent research shows that galactic cosmic rays and simulated weightlessness cause lingering cardiovascular remodeling and immune shifts months after exposure. Venturing beyond low Earth orbit presents profound biological challenges that...