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The US really wants a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030. 'Achieving this future requires harnessing nuclear power,' NASA chief says
mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) , Mike Wall, Space.com
"This agreement enables closer collaboration between NASA and the Department of Energy to deliver the capabilities necessary to usher in the Golden Age of space exploration and discovery."
Jan 13, 2026, 11:01 PM
This company is taking $1 million reservations for hotel rooms on the moon
tereza.pultarova@futurenet.com (Tereza Pultarova) , Tereza Pultarova, Space.com
A California-based start-up wants to open a hotel on the moon by 2032 and is now accepting bookings for the out-of-this world travel experience.
Jan 13, 2026, 11:00 AM
Former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly sues Pentagon, Pete Hegseth over censure campaign
mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) , Mike Wall, Space.com
"His unconstitutional crusade against me sends a chilling message to every retired member of the military: if you speak out and say something that the President or Secretary of Defense doesn't like, you will be censured, threatened with demotion or even prose…
Jan 12, 2026, 11:00 PM
Experts push back against cancellation of NASA's Mars sample return project
Leonard David, Space.com
Exploration advocates are pushing back against the planned cancellation of NASA's Mars sample return project, saying it could potentially find evidence of Red Planet life.
Jan 12, 2026, 10:00 PM
Will budget cuts force NASA to withdraw from Europe's next Venus mission?
tereza.pultarova@futurenet.com (Tereza Pultarova) , Tereza Pultarova, Space.com
"We are in constant contact with NASA."
Jan 12, 2026, 9:00 PM
Former CEO of Google spearheads 4 next-gen telescopes — 3 on Earth and 1 in space
Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com
"We're going to do it in three years, and we're going to do it for a ridiculously low price."
Jan 8, 2026, 3:00 PM
Congress rejects President Trump's deep NASA budget cuts, proposes $24.4 billion for the agency
mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) , Mike Wall, Space.com
Congress plans to allocate $24.4 billion to NASA for fiscal year 2026, nearly $6 billion more than President Trump had proposed.
Jan 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
Trump administration censures former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video
mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) , Mike Wall, Space.com
The Department of Defense is taking administrative action against former NASA astronaut and current U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over remarks he made in a 90-second video in November.
Jan 5, 2026, 8:12 PM
Scientists are getting our robotic explorers ready to help send humans to Mars
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com
"It's really not a question of robotic exploration or human exploration," Ehlmann said. "It is an 'and' — it's robotic and human exploration and how we do these best together."
Dec 31, 2025, 10:00 PM
NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Texas may get a moonship, not space shuttle Discovery
tmalik@space.com (Tariq Malik) , Tariq Malik, Space.com
NASA's new chief Jared Isaacman said controversial proposal to move the space shuttle Discovery to Texas from its current home in a Smithsonian Air and Space Museum hangar in Virginia, may end with a different spacecraft entirely landing in Houston.
Dec 31, 2025, 5:34 PM
How NASA changed in 2025 — possibly forever
Leonard David, Space.com
"The damage is real, but it doesn't have to be permanent."
Dec 30, 2025, 1:00 PM
Our favorite Space.com stories of 2025
info@space.com (Space.com Staff) , Space.com Staff, Space.com
We asked our staff to choose their favorite Space.com stories of 2025. Here's what we got.
Dec 28, 2025, 1:00 PM
The 12 biggest space stories of 2025 — according to you
Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com
On this list, you'll find some weird incidents on Earth, a bit of Russian space drama and, of course, that little interstellar comet managed to sneak in.
Dec 27, 2025, 11:00 AM
The best sci-fi TV shows of 2025, ranked
Richard Edwards, Space.com
Watch those skies! In 2025, quality television really did come from outer space.
Dec 22, 2025, 10:00 PM
Best space board games to play this Christmas
Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com
These are the best space board games to play this Christmas. Whether with friends or family, you can enjoy some out-of-this-world fun.
Dec 21, 2025, 9:05 PM
Trump signs sweeping executive order aimed at 'ensuring American space superiority'
mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) , Mike Wall, Space.com
On Thursday (Dec. 18), President Donald Trump issued an executive order designed to ensure American space superiority. It calls for the initial construction of a moon base by 2030, among other goals.
Dec 19, 2025, 12:23 AM
US Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as new NASA administrator
jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner) , Josh Dinner, Space.com
More than a year after his initial nomination, the U.S. Senate has voted to confirm billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator.
Dec 17, 2025, 8:30 PM
Watch live: US Senate vote to appoint Jared Isaacman as head of NASA today
jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner) , Josh Dinner, Space.com
The U.S. Senate will hold its second hearing to consider billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA chief on Wednesday (Dec. 3), and you can watch the action live.
Dec 8, 2025, 6:00 PM
5 key takeaways from Jared Isaacman's 2nd NASA chief nomination hearing
Elizabeth Howell, Space.com
Private billionaire SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman appeared before a Senate committee Dec. 3 for consideration as NASA administrator. Here are 5 big takeaways from the hearing.
Dec 8, 2025, 3:00 PM
'We have lost a lot of time.' Former NASA chief says US needs to start over with moon landing plans or risk losing to China
brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley) , Brett Tingley, Space.com
Former NASA chief Michael Griffin told the U.S. Congress that while China is making great strides in its plan to reach the moon, the United States has "stuck to a plan that does not make sense."
Dec 5, 2025, 5:00 PM
Was Elon in the room where it happened? This senator still wants to know
mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) , Mike Wall, Space.com
As he did eight months ago, Sen. Ed Markey asked Jared Isaacman if Elon Musk was in the room when President Trump first offered him the job of NASA chief. And, once again, Isaacman demurred.
Dec 4, 2025, 8:00 PM
The US must beat China to moon, Trump pick for NASA chief Jared Isaacman tells Senate: 'If we make a mistake, we may never catch up'
Elizabeth Howell, Space.com
Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman didn't mince words Wednesday (Dec. 3) during his second hearing before the Senate committee considering his nomination for NASA administrator.
Dec 3, 2025, 10:30 PM
Europe passes record-breaking space budget while NASA hit with deep cuts
tereza.pultarova@futurenet.com (Tereza Pultarova) , Tereza Pultarova, Space.com
The European Space Agency member states have approved a record-breaking budget for the next three years, including increased funding for science exploration.
Dec 2, 2025, 7:00 PM
Round 2: Watch Senate hearing for Jared Isaacman's re-nomination as NASA chief on Dec. 3
mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) , Mike Wall, Space.com
The U.S. Senate will hold its second hearing to consider billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA chief on Wednesday (Dec. 3), and you can watch the action live.
Dec 2, 2025, 5:00 PM
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