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Modifications to a cargo deal between Sierra Space and NASA may mean the Dream Chaser space plane never reaches the International Space Station.

Recent airborne science flights to Greenland are improving NASAs understanding of space weather by measuring radiation exposure to air travelers and validating global radiation maps used in flight path planning. This uni...

Scientists have confirmed that the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was caused by an asteroid impact over 40 million years ago, ending years of controversy over its origin.

The JWST examined the most vigorous star-forming region in the entire galaxy. It's called Sagittarius B2, and while astronomers have studied it in detail, no other telescope reveals its details the way the JWST can.

NASAs Artemis 2 mission around the moon could launch as soon as early February, as both agency officials and the missions four-person crew say they are ready for the flight. The post Artemis 2 could launch as soon as Feb...

The star-forming region called Sagittarius B2 contains half of the galactic center's stars, yet only 10% of the gas.

Under a partnership with Amazons Kuiper, L3Harris would bring the broadband service to military users The post L3Harris looks to scale production of hybrid satcom radios after successful Air Force tests appeared first on...

NASAs 2026 Human Lander Challenge is seeking ideas from college and university students to help evolve and transform technologies for life support and environmental control systems. These systems are critical for sustain...

In 2016, NASA awarded a Commercial Resupply Services-2 contract to Sierra Space,formerly part ofSierra Nevada Corporation, to resupply the International Space Station with its Dream Chaser spaceplane and companion Shooti...

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) Earth-observing radar satellites first images of our planets surface are in, and they offer a glimpse of things to come as the joint mission between NASA and ISRO (Indian Sp...

The names of human ancestors are now on an asteroid map.

STEM learning ecosystems are intentionally designed, community-wide partnerships that enable all Americans to actively participate in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) throughout their lifetimes. Lifelong...

NASA will host a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Oct. 1, from the agencys Johnson Space Center in Houston to highlight the upcoming mission of astronaut Chris Williams to the International Space Station. The new...

Imagine an engine with no moving parts that runs on continuous explosions. Im actually sure I one saw a hilarious video of such a device some years ago but alas, am unable to find it and share. Still, the image of the po...

A busy week on the Space Coast saw two rockets launch within hours of one another as both SpaceX and United Launch Alliance had missions to proliferate a pair of competing satellite constellations.

NASA has awarded a $30 million contract to a startup to attempt to boost the orbit of an astronomy satellite before it reenters next year. The post NASA awards Katalyst Space contract to reboost Swift spacecraft appeared...

New JWST observations show Saturn's auroras dotted with dark beads and a star pattern missing two arms, puzzling astronomers.

Interference from human activity has always been a sticking point in astronomical observations. Radio astronomy is notoriously sensitive to unintentional interference-hence why there are "radio silent" zones near...

Manuel Linares is a physicist at NTNU who studies binary stars called "spider pulsars." The stars got this name because they could eat their partner, just like some spiders do.

LOS ANGELES, CA - September 25, 2025 - Proteus Space, a leading innovator in rapid satellite design, digital modeling, AI&T, flight and operations solutions, has been selected by NASA for [] The post NASA Selects Proteus...

SpaceX launched 28 of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit from Florida this morning (Sept. 25), on the company's 122nd Falcon 9 mission of the year.

In this week's episode of Space Minds SpaceNews editor Mike Gruss talks with Julien Lamamy, Managing Director of ispace Europe from the World Space Business Week in Paris. The post Inside ispace Europe and the race t...