Scientists claim they're the first to transmit space-based solar power to EarthThis appears to be the first successful attempt since the idea of space-based solar power was originally proposed 55 years ago.By D. Wollman, 06.03.2023
Boeing Starliner's first crewed ISS flight delayed due to technical issuesThe company has to address risks posed by a parachute and a wiring problem.By M. Moon, 06.02.2023
Japan will try to beam solar power from space by 2025The country made a breakthrough in space-based solar energy back in 2015.By I. Bonifacic, 05.28.2023
Japan's ispace says Hakuto-R crashed because it got confused by a crater rimIt will use the information to prepare for future missions. By M. Moon, 05.27.2023
Virgin Galactic completes its final VSS Unity flight test before space tourism debutThe company is finally close to serving real customers.By J. Fingas, 05.25.2023
Watch Axiom Space’s second private flight to the ISS with us at 5PM ETThe mission is scheduled to get underway at 5:37PM ET.By I. Bonifacic, 05.21.2023
NASA picks Blue Origin to build the Artemis V Moon landing systemSpaceX won't be alone in ferrying astronauts to the lunar surface.By J. Fingas, 05.19.2023
Astronomers identify volcano-covered planet that could have water on its surfaceLP 791-18 d is located about 90 light-years away from Earth. By I. Bonifacic, 05.17.2023
Virgin Galactic's final VSS Unity flight test is slated for May 25thUnity 25 should be the last mission before commercial spaceflights begin.By J. Fingas, 05.17.2023
James Webb telescope finds water around a comet in the main asteroid beltThe discovery also creates a new mystery.By J. Fingas, 05.15.2023
Vast and SpaceX plan to launch the first commercial space station in 2025The duo will have to compete with Blue Origin and other big rivals.By J. Fingas, 05.10.2023
JWST captures images of the first asteroid belts seen beyond the Solar SystemOne of the belts suggests the presence of undiscovered planets in the Fomalhaut system. By I. Bonifacic, 05.08.2023
Astronomers finally spot a star consuming a planetEarth will eventually meet the same end.By J. Fingas, 05.04.2023
SpaceX's Starship didn't immediately respond to a self-destruct commandMusk explained it exploded after a 40-second delay. By S. Fielding, 05.01.2023
SpaceX’s Starship launch caused a fire in a Texas state parkFederal agencies say debris from the blown-up spacecraft spread across hundreds of acres.By K. Holt, 04.27.2023
Japan's ispace confirms that Hakuto-R failed its lunar landingThe spacecraft likely 'made a hard landing on the moon's surface.'By M. Moon, 04.26.2023
Watch Japan's ispace try to land on the Moon today at 12:40PM ETHakuto-R could be the first private spacecraft to touch down on the lunar surface.By J. Fingas, 04.25.2023
Hitting the Books: We'd likely have to liquidate Jupiter to build a Dyson Sphere around the SunBut it could be the beacon we need to finally attract extra-terrestrial attention.By A. Tarantola, 04.23.2023
SpaceX's Starship completed its first fully integrated launch before explodingThe rocket failed to separate from its booster.By J. Fingas, 04.20.2023
SpaceX's Starship orbital test launch scrubbed due to 'frozen valve'A successful launch is crucial for planned Moon missions.By J. Fingas, 04.17.2023