Space Science in 2026: New lunar explorers, Mars missions, and space telescopes
Space Science in 2026: New…
Exotic ‘time crystals’ could be used as memory in quant…
Time crystals could help create quantum computing data storage that lasts minutes, new research shows — a huge improvement on the…
Investigation fails to determine root cause of MethaneSAT failure
WASHINGTON — An investigation into the loss of a privately operated methane monitoring satellite could not identify a single root cause for…
Top Science Committee Democrat calls for halt to Goddard facility closures
WASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the House Science Committee is demanding that NASA halt efforts to close facilities at the Goddard Space…
Automated satellite solar module production ramps up in New York
TAMPA, Fla. — New Mexico-based mPower Technology has started automated, high-volume production of its space-grade solar modules in New York,…
‘House of Dynamite’ and where U.S. missile defense goes from here
A new shock-and-awe movie might sharpen public concern about American vulnerability to nuclear attack and defense against it. The…
Key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network damaged
WASHINGTON — One of the largest antennas in NASA’s Deep Space Network was damaged in September and may be out of service for an extended…
Leonids 2025: One of the year’s last meteor showers cou…
The annual Leonid meteor shower will peak in the early morning hours Monday (Nov. 17), and if you’re willing to rise early (or stay up…
Rocket Lab delays first Neutron launch to 2026
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its reusable Neutron rocket to 2026, saying it wants to maximize the chances that the…
China continues assessment of Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected debris strike
HELSINKI — China is continuing to assess plans for the return of the Shenzhou-20 crew following a suspected debris strike, with no new return…