NASA hits key pre‑launch milestone for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, moving its ambitious astronomy mission nearer to launch. NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has successfully completed its propellant loading, clearing a decisive...

gear, while its predecessor, Robonaut 2, successfully made history as the first two-legged robot deployed to the International Space Station. These efforts provided essential data on how humanoid systems function in confined, human-centric spaces,...

is the intentional degradation of communication. Unlike the instantaneous connectivity available to crews on the International Space Station, these volunteers operate with a communication lag of up to 45 minutes each way. This forced autonomy is...

Limits (GEL) experiment successfully conducted its first test in the Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on January 13th.Image courtesy of NASA. A Modest Test With Far‑Reaching Consequences Although only four...

thermal protection systems. As the Cygnus XL vessel completes its 24th commercial resupply mission for the International Space Station, it carries 12 experimental capsules designed to survive the intense heat of atmospheric reentry, providing a rare...

approach the asteroid will pass at a distance smaller than one‑tenth of the Earth‑Moon separation, well above the International Space Station but inside the ring of geosynchronous satellites that orbit near 36,000 km. No collision with those spacecraft...

The Fungus in Space The organism’s resilience prompted researchers to test it beyond Earth’s surface. On the International Space Station, cultures of C. sphaerospermum were exposed to cosmic radiation to evaluate their potential as a biological shield....

hazardous uncooperative maneuver observed to date. While RPO procedures are standard for docking cargo at the International Space Station, those missions are collaborative. The behavior of Kosmos 2612, which trailed and paced the commercial satellite...

in the commercial space market and give NASA an additional, independent avenue for transporting astronauts to the International Space Station. The spacecraft’s next flight will be closely watched by NASA and the wider space industry.Credit: NASA The...

as the successor to previous solar monitoring missions, such as the TSIS-1 sensor currently operating on the International Space Station. In climate research, continuity is paramount; even minor calibration discrepancies between instruments can...

NASA rethinks Artemis IV moon approach after astronaut Victor Glover warns of safety risks for a south‑pole landing. NASA’s roadmap to send humans toward the Moon’s south pole is now being questioned after Artemis II pilot Victor Glover suggested a...

five microorganisms—three bacteria and two fungi—commonly associated with human presence in environments like the International Space Station or on spacesuits. By recreating the extreme conditions of the lunar south pole, the team demonstrated that all...

Giant 18-meter mirrors could soon illuminate the night sky, sparking new debates about the future of artificial light and its impact on our planet. A California-based startup, Reflect Orbital, is preparing to test a controversial satellite technology...

Scientists are working to uncover the mystery of what lies hidden inside this unknown space, potentially revealing groundbreaking new discoveries. On February 5, a high-pressure stream of near-boiling water carved a path through over three kilometers...