NASA trials Artemis hardware against harsh lunar dust while pioneering tech to convert Moon resources into oxygen and rocket fuel. Before astronauts can set foot on the Moon for months at a time, the gear they rely on must survive a pervasive...

NASA’s first lunar fire experiment may transform astronaut safety and shape future Moon missions. NASA is gearing up for a unique test that will light a flame in the Moon’s weak gravity, a step that could prove decisive for the agency’s Artemis agenda...

A new study reveals a critical hidden challenge NASA must address before returning astronauts to the lunar surface to ensure mission safety and success. Tiny stowaways from Earth might be capable of enduring the harsh conditions of the Moon, according...

Moonquakes may pinpoint hidden lunar ice, offering a breakthrough that could reshape Artemis mission planning. A novel approach that listens to the Moon’s own tremors could soon reveal hidden stores of water ice at the lunar south pole, offering a...

SpaceX aborts Starship Flight 13 seconds before launch to probe a critical ignition problem in its massive rocket system. A last‑second abort halted SpaceX’s Starship Flight 13 attempt at the Boca Chica launch site in South Texas, according to...

SpaceX has rolled its massive Super Heavy booster to the launch pad as the Starship rocket prepares for its highly anticipated first orbital test flight. SpaceX has reached a significant milestone in its ambitious Starship program, moving its colossal...

SpaceX has successfully recovered its Starship vehicle following a precise ocean landing, providing critical data to advance future spaceflight missions. SpaceX has successfully retrieved its Starship spacecraft from the depths of the Indian Ocean,...

SpaceX’s Starship Flight 13 tests new hardware, heat shield tech, and next‑gen Starlink satellites, marking a key step toward future missions. SpaceX is gearing up for the 13th launch of its colossal Starship vehicle, a flight that will trial fresh...

SpaceX completes full static fire of Starship Super Heavy booster, a key step before the eagerly awaited Flight 13 launch. In a decisive step toward the upcoming Starship Flight 13, SpaceX ignited all 33 Raptor engines on its Super Heavy booster during...

Study warns upcoming lunar missions may damage rare clues about life’s origins, urging careful protection of fragile moon evidence. A new analysis published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets warns that upcoming human and robotic trips to...

SpaceX’s Starship achieves milestone test flight, landing gently at sea while deploying advanced next‑gen Starlink satellites. SpaceX’s Starship completed its 13th integrated flight test by executing a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean, marking...

A volcanic structure on the Moon’s far side reveals evidence of an ancient magnetic dynamo, suggesting our neighbor had a magnetic field 4.2 billion years ago. Unlike Earth, which maintains a robust magnetic shield powered by the churning of its molten...

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...

SpaceX readies Starship Flight 13, adding key upgrades to fix the glitches that halted the previous launch. SpaceX is targeting a launch of Starship Flight 13 as early as July 16, a test that could become one of the company’s most consequential...

July 2026’s Buck Moon revives a classic summer lunar tradition, lighting the night sky with its full brilliance. The July 2026 full moon, often called the Buck Moon, will dominate summer evenings, offering a vivid view of Earth’s nearest neighbor....