It will be a year filled with exploration, innovation, wonder—and no shortage of risk.
Launch of the Falcon Heavy is now set for Monday evening.
The NASA-funded refueling test would require the megarocket to reach new heights, as the space agency needs the technology for deep space missions.
Two Vega rocket tanks vanished and were later found damaged and unusable.
Confronted with a regulatory deadline, Amazon—in a twist of competitive fate—has secured three launches aboard rockets from its rival SpaceX.
This week's biggest science stories include a future Moon base and a Stone Age cemetery.
Challenges in lunar lander and spacesuit development could push the Artemis 3 mission to 2027, creating gaps in NASA’s schedule.
A big solar flare from November 28 will arrive on Earth overnight, potentially creating opportunities for aurora sightings across the northern United States.
The second test of SpaceX's Starship was one of many eye-catching moments from a memorable month in spaceflight.
The artificial aurorae could be an issue for astronomers and communication systems.
Work is underway on a modified version of the Starship upper stage, aimed at enhancing its performance and reliability.
“We are back on track towards resecuring Europe’s autonomous access to space.”
Following a dramatic launch that ended in a double explosion, SpaceX’s Starship program faces new challenges as the company prepares for a third test flight.
As the International Space Station approaches its retirement, there is concern that commercial alternatives might not be prepared in time.
The rocket blasted off on Saturday, with both stages exploding several minutes after liftoff.
Both stages of the megarocket exploded during the 8-minute mission, but not before the successful implementation of a novel hot-staging maneuver.
The wayward booster left not one but two impact craters on the lunar surface, suggesting there was something undisclosed on the Chang'e 5-T1 mission.
Starship is scheduled to fly again on Saturday, but the crucial demo comes packed with a laundry list of uncertainties.
The Elon Musk-led company is preparing to launch the experimental rocket on Saturday, November 18 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Boeing developed an antimicrobial surface coating to help prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria on the space station.
