An Epic View of the Seasons
Most kids learn in elementary school that the seasons are caused by Earth rotating on a tilted axis during its yearly orbit around the Sun. The…
The overlooked space race: keeping satellites alive
China’s lunar ambitions grab attention, but a quieter milestone that the country achieved earlier this year could have longer-term…
MIT invention uses ultrasound to shake drinking water o…
Researchers at MIT have developed a device that collects moisture from the air and turns it into drinking water within minutes. The team hopes…
Roscosmos replaces cosmonaut on next Crew Dragon mission to ISS
WASHINGTON — Roscosmos has replaced a cosmonaut assigned to the next Crew Dragon mission to the International Space Station for reasons…
Isaacman, senators emphasize urgency in returning humans to the moon
WASHINGTON — Leaders of the Senate Commerce Committee said they hope to swiftly confirm Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator during a hearing…
Missile Defense Agency clarifies ‘SHIELD’ vendor selection is not a Golden Dome preview
WASHINGTON — The Missile Defense Agency said its selection of more than 1,000 companies for a new contracting vehicle should not be read as an…
A New Industrial Age in Orbit
For decades, building a space mission meant a hard choice between two imperfect models. The first was the traditional prime: capable, proven,…
Shield AI partners with Sedaro to demonstrate autonomous satellite operations
WASHINGTON — Shield AI, a defense technology firm known for autonomous aircraft software, is venturing into the space sector through a…