Articles tagged: Space Policy

Democrats step up pressure on Biden to reverse Trump’s decision on space HQ

One senator has raised troops’ access to abortion and other services if the command moves from Colorado to Alabama.

Biden decides to keep Space Command in Colorado, rejecting move to Alabama

President Joe Biden has decided to keep the U.S. Space Command headquarters in Colorado, overturning a last-ditch decision by the Trump administration to move it to Alabama.

How will humans do it and when will it happen?

While the world was distracted by Putin and Trump, India pulled off a lunar landing. But with six nations and two billionaires eyeing up the opportunities, what will our first off-world settlement look like?

SpaceX launch set for NASA science probe once targeted by Trump

A NASA satellite that will look at the tiniest parts of the air and ocean is set for an overnight launch from the Space Coast after a years-long path to the launch pad that staved off repeated attempts by the Trump administration to cancel the mission. The Plankton, Aerosol Cloud Ocean Ecosystem (PA...

Trump Administration to Propel Musk's Mars Mission

Elon Musk's goal of sending humans to Mars gains momentum under President-elect Donald Trump. Trump's policies may prioritize Mars missions over the current NASA moon program. SpaceX, led by Musk, could play a significant role, moving NASA's focus towards uncrewed Mars missions in the near future.

Will Trump travel to Texas to attend Tuesday SpaceX launch? Here’s what we know.

President-elect Donald Trump appears to be planning to attend a SpaceX “Starship” rocket launch on Tuesday, in the latest indication of founder Elon Musk ‘s...

SpaceX launches Starship rocket, aborts booster catch

SpaceX has launched another Starship rocket in its sixth test flight, with US President-elect Donald Trump on hand...

Trump names billionaire private astronaut as next NASA chief

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman, a billionaire online payments entrepreneur and the first private astronaut to

UPDATE 2-Trump's NASA pick may pause his private SpaceX astronaut trips

"It may wind up on hold for a little bit." Isaacman, a private astronaut and billionaire founder of payment processing company Shift4 Payments, owns the Polaris program, a series of private missions to space on SpaceX vehicles that have made him a key customer and associate of Musk.

Why did Elon Musk just say Trump wants to bring two stranded astronauts home?

“We will do so.”…

'Promise Made, Promise Kept': White House On NASA Astronauts' Return To Earth; Trump Shares Video

The astronauts, including Sunita Williams, returned to Earth aboard SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft on Tuesday (local time).

Trump’s 2026 NASA budget would slash ISS crew and allocate more money for Elon

President Trump’s proposed budget for 2026 includes cutting about a quarter of NASA’s budget while prioritizing commercial partnerships for future space flights.

Trump's budget cuts could halt decades of progress in space science

Trump's proposed NASA budget cuts could put the very future of space exploration at risk and that's not okay.

Nominee Drama: Jared Isaacman's Abrupt Exit As NASA Administrator Pick

The White House withdrew Jared Isaacman, a Musk ally, as its nominee for NASA administrator, with President Trump set to announce a new candidate. Involved in a controversial shift in focus towards Mars, Isaacman's removal left many in the space industry surprised and Musk reportedly disappointed.

Musk's Bold Mars Mission: Uncrewed Starship Aiming for 2026

Elon Musk plans to send an uncrewed Starship to Mars by the end of 2026. Despite recent test-flight setbacks, SpaceX's timeline remains ambitious. Musk shared these plans in a video presentation, shortly after announcing his departure from a campaign role in the Trump administration.

Elon Musks says SpaceX could begin 'decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft' after Trump threat to cancel contracts

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump are having a very public disagreement at the moment, and NASA could get caught in the crosshairs.

SpaceX Feud and Lunar Missions Shake Up Global Space Race

Recent developments in the space industry have caused ripples worldwide. A public fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump risks $22 billion in SpaceX contracts, potentially derailing U.S. space endeavors. Meanwhile, Japan's ispace experienced another lunar landing failure, and Boeing's Starliner faces delays in crewed flights, complicating NASA's plans.

SpaceX Is Taking Over a Competitor’s Launchpad to Ramp Up Starship Flights

Originally built to support the Apollo program, Space Launch Complex 37 will soon be converted to a Starship launch mount.

NASA begins push to slash workforce with more staff buyouts, early retirements as budget cuts loom

NASA employees have until July 25 to decide if they'll stay or go.

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is about to totally transform astronomy

With the ability to scan the entire southern night sky every three days, the huge Vera C. Rubin Observatory could be about to start solving the mysteries of the universe, from dark matter to Planet Nine

Perseverance rover may hold secrets to newly discovered Mars volcano

There appears to be a volcano near Jezero crater on Mars and the Perseverance rover might already have samples from it that we could use to precisely date the activity of another planet's volcano for the first time

Starship's 4th straight rocket explosion is the latest public setback for Musk's Mars dreams

SpaceX's flagship Starship model suffered its fourth explosion this year. NASA expects the company to put astronauts on the moon by 2027.

What to Know About the SpaceX Explosion in Texas

A SpaceX rocket exploded on Wednesday night during testing, in what the company has called “a major anomaly.” No injuries have been reported.

WATCH: SpaceX Starship explodes in huge fireball

A SpaceX Starship rocket being tested in Texas exploded after the craft “experienced a major anomaly.”

SpaceX's Starship explodes again ... while still on the ground

Test fire trouble means Musk's rocketeers reset the 'days since Starship had a major anomaly' counter to zero SpaceX has made excellent progress with its Starship rocket. The stainless steel vehicle can now explode before even leaving the Earth.…

Trump Snubbed Jared Isaacman as NASA Chief, but the Private Astronaut Isn’t Done With Space

Isaacman wants to partner with academic institutions to launch robotic missions to space.

SpaceX launches 4 people into orbit on Axiom Space Ax-4 mission

It's the fourth mission to the International Space Station for Axiom Space. The Houston company works with SpaceX for rides to the station and coordinates with NASA to use the ISS for its astronauts.

James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet

The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.

Is the US forfeiting its Red Planet leadership to China's Mars Sample Return plan?

"Returning the scientifically selected samples that await us on Mars, as part of a balanced portfolio, will help to ensure the US does not cede leadership in deep space to other nations, such as China."

NASA budget cuts threaten Europe's already troubled flagship Mars rover

NASA was to supply some critical technologies for the mission, which Europe may not be able to readily replace.

Was ancient Mars habitable? NASA's Perseverance rover is grinding into a 'weird, uncooperative' rock to find out

NASA's Perseverance rover is digging deeper into Mars' geologic past as it begins grinding into rock surfaces to expose material that could hold clues to the planet's ancient environment and habitability.

The U.S. Space Force Wants Industry Ideas for Space-Based Missile Interceptors

The Pentagon is making gradual progress toward realizing Trump’s Golden Dome.

Russia’s Space Program Is Another Casualty of the War in Ukraine

To achieve its ambitious plans for missions to the moon and beyond, Russia needs other spacefaring nations as partners. But the war in Ukraine is making that help increasingly hard to find

Senate Backs NASA’s Legacy Moon Plan Over Musk’s Protests

By passing President Trump’s budget reconciliation bill on Tuesday, lawmakers poured new funding into legacy infrastructure to support Moon missions.

China’s Tianwen-3 Mission Could Beat the U.S. in the Race to Grab Mars Rocks

Launching in 2028, China’s Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission could bring Red Planet rocks back to Earth as early as 2031—years ahead of competing U.S.-European efforts

Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill bankrolls $85M Space Shuttle shuffle

NASA science might be cut, but cash can be found to move a 'space vehicle' from museum to museum Lurking in the text contained within the One Big Beautiful Bill, which was passed by the US Senate yesterday, is an $85 million allocation for shifting a "space v…

Trump's signing of 'One Big Beautiful Bill' includes $85 million to move space shuttle Discovery from Smithsonian to Texas

The "One Big Beautiful Bill," now enacted, directs that space shuttle Discovery be removed from the Smithsonian and placed on display at Space Center Houston by January 2027.

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Could NASA's Mars Sample Return be saved? New $3 billion private plan would haul home Red Planet rocks (video)

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new proposal to take over NASA's beleaguered Mars Sample Return mission for less than half the current cost while achieving key science goals.

How Trump's budget cuts could affect 2 iconic space telescopes: Hubble and James Webb

At the 246th American Astronomical Society meeting in Alaska last month, scientists discussed how Trump's budget cuts could affect operations for the Hubble Space Telescope and JWST.

Every living former NASA science chief opposes Trump's proposed budget cuts in letter to Congress

The letter warns that the proposed FY2026 budget would halt dozens of missions, gut future programs and threaten U.S. leadership in space science.

Astronomers found a completely new type of plasma wave near Jupiter

Observations from NASA’s Juno spacecraft reveal that Jupiter’s strong magnetic field and the unique properties of its plasma can produce a truly novel kind of extraterrestrial wave near its poles

Disaster Looms As President Trump Plans To Defund Satellite Crash Avoidance Service

The U.S. Space Force and the entire private space industry are telling Congress this is a recipe for disaster.

Going to Space Is Overrated Anyway

Trump wants to slash NASA’s budget. A Real World star will lead the agency. But everything’s okay!

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman donating $15 million for Space Camp programs

Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut who until recently was on track to lead NASA, is donating $15 million to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for its Space Camp programs.

An Iconic NASA Probe Is at Threat of Being Shut Down Due to Trump Cuts

If it weren't for the new budget, New Horizons could keep exploring the outer reaches of the solar system into the 2030s.

WATCH: SpaceX capsule with four crew members back on Earth

A private space flight featuring the first astronauts in more than 40 years from India, Poland and Hungary returned to Earth.

NASA Staff To Mark Moon Landing Anniversary with a Protest Against Trump

The White House's 2026 budget proposal threatens dozens of active and upcoming science missions designed to explore the cosmos.

NASA workers plan 'Moon Day' protest on July 20 to oppose mass layoffs, budget cuts. 'This year has been an utter nightmare that has not stopped.'

Workers from within NASA will protest the space agency leadership's "preemptive over-compliance" of the White House's proposed budget, gutting science and eliminating jobs.

Iridium Gets $40 Target Ahead of Q2 as Cantor Backs Its IoT and D2D Expansion

Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) is one of the best space stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On July 17, Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated its Overweight...

Citi Lifts Rocket Lab Target to $50 on Neutron Momentum and Government Contracts

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) is one of the best space stocks to buy according to hedge funds. Fresh off a Citi analyst report earlier in July, Rocket...

Humongous parachute for European Mars landing mission tested successfully

As US lawmakers wrangle over NASA’s stake in ExoMars, at least the chutes work video The European Space Agency (ESA) conducted a successful parachute test for the ExoMars Mars landing rover earlier this month, even as uncertainty looms over US involvement in …

NASA veterans say political pressure and slashed funding are destroying mankind's ability to go on future missions

In a letter to NASA's interim chief, Sean Duffy, the group slammed "wasteful changes" that undermine NASA's core mission.

Europe tests largest-ever Mars parachute in the stratosphere above the Arctic (video)

"We are happy to confirm that we have a parachute design that can work on Mars — an ambitious system with the largest parachute ever to be flown outside Earth"

Nearly 300 NASA scientists sign 'Voyager Declaration' to protest Trump space science budget cuts

Nearly 300 current and former NASA employees — including astronauts, engineers and scientists — have signed the "Voyager Declaration," a formal statement raising alarm over recent actions and steep budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration.

A Top NASA Official Is Among Thousands of Staff Leaving the Agency

Makenzie Lystrup’s departure from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center comes soon after the resignation of the director of JPL.

Space Force's Golden Dome chief says space-based missile interceptors are possible today. 'We have proven every element of the physics'

The head of the Trump administration's Golden Dome program says the technologies needed to create such an ambitious space-based missile defense system already exist.

'NASA is under attack.' Space agency employees and lawmakers protest mass layoffs, science cuts amid budget turmoil

NASA employees and allies protested sweeping science cuts they say are gutting the agency from within. As Congress pushes back on NASA leadership, workers warn the damage is already underway — and the future of U.S. space exploration is at risk.

Senegal becomes 56th country to sign Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration

Senegal has officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 56th nation — and the fourth African country — to commit to a shared vision for peaceful and transparent space exploration.

NASA or the Space Force: Who should protect Earth from dangerous asteroids?

NASA currently leads the nation's planetary defense efforts, but some are calling for the Space Force to take control.

Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters

Satellite data allows meteorologists to keep track of the location, structure and intensity of severe weather, helping to keep people safe. Now they're losing access to these satellites.

Artemis 2 astronauts stress importance of their moon mission as NASA faces budget, workforce cuts: 'We have to move the needle.'

NASA's next moon astronauts underscored the importance of their upcoming Artemis 2 mission despite a turbulent time for the space agency full of budget cuts and workforce reductions.

WATCH: NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 has launched to the International Space Station

The American-Japanese-Russian crew of four rocketed from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. They’ll replace colleagues who launched to the space station in March as fill-ins for NASA’s two stuck astronauts.

Strong Support for NASA and Project Artemis Will Advance the U.S.

NASA needs clear support from the White House if we want to win the new space race

Crypto Mogul Flies to Space Aboard Latest Blue Origin Flight

Acting NASA Chief Tells Agency to Build a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon, Before China Does It First

The project would power a future human settlement on the lunar surface.

NASA Boosts Plans for Nuclear Reactor on the Moon

Spurred by competition from China and Russia, the Trump administration is pushing for nuclear power on the moon by 2030

Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 - US media

The reactor would provide power for humans on the Moon but there are questions about feasability.

NASA aiming to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030

NASA is accelerating its plans for a nuclear reactor on the moon, aiming to establish such a power outpost by 2030, according to Politico.

NASA Approves Ted Cruz’s Plan to Move a Space Shuttle to Houston, Setting Up a Fight With the Smithsonian

The Smithsonian acquired the shuttle from NASA in 2012, and it's openly objecting to its possible relocation.

Why nuclear is the center of the stock market's energy trade in 2025

Nuclear stocks surged this week on comments from a top official about putting reactors on the moon. It's just the latest rally for the sector in 2025.

NASA Budget Cuts Could Halt Space Missions, Climate Research, Experts Warn

NASA faces historic budget cuts that could shutter missions and stall vital research, prompting a bipartisan outcry from all of the agency’s living former science chiefs.

New NASA head wants to build a nuclear reactor on the moon – but why?

The acting administrator of NASA, Sean Duffy, announced a directive to build a powerful nuclear reactor on the moon, but it is unclear what it would power – or even if his plan is legal

NASA Told to Overhaul Its Plans to Replace the International Space Station

A new Trump administration directive seeks to radically change NASA's vision for a continued astronaut presence in low Earth orbit.

Who's a good robot dog? Bert and Spot explore Mars-like surface with help from AI and astronaut in space

"We have now achieved all the technical requirements for controlling complex robotic missions on Mars — and for a future permanent lunar research station."

NASA plans to put a nuclear reactor on the moon. Here's what that means.

NASA is accelerating plans to have a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030.

Trump’s Golden Dome Sparks Unprecedented Surge in Space Force Funding

Space Force's 2026 budget is set to jump 40% thanks to Trump's multibillion-dollar missile shield.

US weather agency dangles $396M to run ops for its next space-watching fleet

Hurricane data, schmurricane data: Have you heard about that Sun burp? The more our Earth-bound society learns to rely on electronics, the greater the risk that weather from the stars shatters our reality. That's why US government space watchers are seeking a…

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ defence plan includes space missiles, lasers: Report

Plans shared with contractors also show a new missile field in the US Midwest, according to report.

U.S. Transportation Secretary & Acting NASA Administrator Sean P. Duffy Joins President Trump Executive Order Signing to Boost U.S. Space Competitiveness

U.S. Transportation Secretary and acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House Wednesday for the historic signing of the Executive Order (EO), “Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry.” “People think t…

Private Spaceflight Enters the Wild West as Trump Slashes Regulations

A new executive order calls for the drastic curtailment of environmental reviews for launch and reentry permits, making it easier for companies like SpaceX to do as they please.

Trump Cuts Could End U.S. Exploration of the Outer Solar System

The U.S. planetary science community is sounding the alarm about plans to discard a nuclear technology that has powered dozens of NASA missions over the past 50 years

Trump signs executive order to boost commercial space — and shift NASA's balance of power

The executive order directs multiple federal agencies to streamline launch licensing, fast-track spaceport construction and better support emerging in-space industries.

Trump orders space regulations eased in win for Musk

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday easing regulations for the private space industry, including eliminating some environmental reviews, in a move likely to please his erstwhile advisor Elon Musk.

SpaceX Has Likely Skirted Federal Income Taxes for Decades, Investigation Reveals

Internal documents show Elon Musk’s multi-billion dollar rocket company can indefinitely shield nearly $3 billion in profits from the IRS.

What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 10 launch on Aug. 24?

SpaceX is aiming to launch its Starship Flight 9 test mission no earlier than Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. EDT (2330 GMT), but only if conditions allow.

SpaceX to Launch Starship Rocket Again After String of Setbacks

How Is AI Used In Space? This Wild Look Into a Data Center Plan Has Clues

Data centers are a huge burden on natural resources. Some companies think the solution is to send them to space.

Space investing goes mainstream as VCs ditch the rocket science requirements

Seven Seven Six's Katelin Holloway represents non-technical VCs pouring billions into space startups, betting operational chops will trump aerospace degrees as the industry shifts from rockets to lunar mining and orbital manufacturing.

Trump will announce Space Command is moving from Colorado to Alabama

President Donald Trump's administration will announce on Tuesday that U.S. Space Command will be located in Alabama, reversing a Biden-era decision to keep...

SpaceX expands Starlink satellite network with $17bn EchoStar deal

The spectrum purchase allows SpaceX to expand the cell network's capacity and help 'end mobile dead zones'.

NASA to reveal new Perseverance Mars rover discovery tomorrow: How to watch live

NASA's hosting a teleconference on Wednesday (Sept. 10) to discuss a new rock analysis from the Perseverance Mars rover. Here's how to tune in.

Life on Mars? NASA says a rock sample shows potential signs of ancient life

Ancient organisms may have left microscopic "biosignatures" on Mars. That's according to NASA scientists, who say a rock sample offers the most concrete proof yet that the red planet once hosted life.

NASA finds best evidence of life on Mars so far

The usual cadre of scientists who disproved previous findings are stumped If you were ever wondering where you'd be when NASA announced peer-reviewed evidence hinting at extraterrestrial life - long dead, if it existed at all - look around, because this is it…

Did NASA's Perseverance Mars rover find evidence of ancient Red Planet life? The plot thickens

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has found yet more chemical signatures that could be associated with ancient Red Planet life — but we need to examine them here on Earth to fully understand them.

NASA Announces 'Clearest Sign of Life' on Mars Has Been Detected

NASA's latest update is not one small step for man, but one giant leap for mankind that believes in life on Mars ... as there's been a major discovery on Earth's neighbor. Sean Duffy, the United States Secretary of Transportation and administrator…

Did NASA's Perseverance rover actually find evidence of life on Mars? We need to haul its samples home to find out, scientists say

We'll likely need to get Perseverance's samples to Earth to determine if they do indeed harbor evidence of Mars life —but the prospects of such a mission are cloudy at best.

'I'll be damned if that's the story we write': Acting NASA Administrator Duffy vows not to lose moon race to China

NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy pushed back against recent claims that the agency is losing ground to China in the race back to the moon, promising the Artemis program will get astronauts there first, in a closed NASA town hall.

A Major Advance in the Search for Life on Mars

David W. Brown writes about the NASA rover Perseverance, and the discovery of a Martian rock that may indicate there was once life on the red planet.

Where could alien life exist in our solar system?

The solar system has eight planets and hundreds of moons. Could extraterrestrials live on any of them?

Everyone Thinks Elon Musk is Going to Build a SpaceX Mobile Network

The company is buying up spectrum.

Strange ‘leopard spots’ in a Mars rock could be the strongest hint of life yet

NASA’s Perseverance rover has delivered its most compelling clue yet in the search for life on Mars. A rock sample called “Sapphire Canyon,” taken from the Bright Angel formation in Jezero Crater, shows unusual mineral patterns known as “leopard spots” that m…

'We have to fully fund NASA': Lawmaker joins space agency employees in protest outside DC headquarters

Chants of "Save NASA!" echoed through downtown Washington, D.C., Monday(Sept. 15) as agency workers and supporters rallied outside NASA headquarters.

Landing site for Rosalind Franklin rover may be ripe with clues about ancient Mars life

Natural geologic processes at Mars' Oxia Planum may improve the Rosalind Franklin rover's chances of detecting organic compounds.

'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis will fly by Earth in April 2029 — and these 3 space probes will be watching

A trio of missions are on track to intercept and study the famous near-Earth asteroid Apophis during its close encounter with our planet in April 2029.

This new NASA astronaut candidate has already been to space

Anna Menon, one of NASA's 10 new astronaut candidates, already has a spaceflight under her belt — SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission to Earth orbit in September 2024.

First Lunar Crew Since Apollo Could Launch in 4 Months. Seriously?

Agency officials are eyeing a February 5 launch for the mission that will send four astronauts around the Moon, but can they actually stick to this aggressive timeline?

Galaxy's largest star formation captured in never-before-seen detail

Sagittarius B2, a massive molecular cloud near the center of the Milky Way, is densely packed with stars and complex magnetic fields.

Are We Alone? NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory Aims to Find Out

The Habitable Worlds Observatory is poised to tell us whether Earth-like planets are common—if it can get off the ground

How excited should we be about the latest Mars potential biosignature discovery? 'It's arguably the best evidence we have so far'

What about those previously studied plumes of methane and meteorites potentially stuffed with the fossils of Martian microbes?

The 'ultraview effect': What happens when we bring human spirituality to outer space?

As we bring more human consciousness to space, we'll bring with it our human religions while finding new names for new types of spiritual experiences unique to space.

This New Report Shows Why NASA’s Dependence on Companies Like SpaceX Isn’t Always Such a Great Idea

The space agency doesn't seem to save any money by outsourcing its missions to private companies, according to the analysis.

Moving NASA Space Shuttle to Texas from DC Could Damage It, Experts Say

Texas lawmakers want to move the Smithsonian’s retired space shuttle to Houston. It’s “a vanity project that is apt to destroy a near-priceless American treasure,” one historian says

WATCH: SpaceX launches 11th test flight of Starship mega rocket

SpaceX launched another of its mammoth Starship rockets on a test flight Monday, successfully making it halfway around the world.

JPL Hit With Another 550 Layoffs as NASA’s Budget Crisis Deepens

The 11% staffing cut is the fourth round of layoffs at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory since January 2024. And we’re supposed to beat China back to the Moon?

NASA Is Crucial to the U.S. Winning the New Space Race

The U.S. wants to remain a superpower in space. It can’t without supporting NASA

$20 million NASA mission to visit 'God of Chaos' asteroid saved from budget cuts in last-minute decision

NASA's OSIRIS-APEX mission, which was one of 19 designated to be canceled by the Trump administration, has been saved from the chopping block in a last-minute decision. There will be a significant change to its structure, however.

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Are we already witnessing space warfare in action? 'This is not just posturing'

"The Russians and the Chinese are demonstrating more sophisticated orbital maneuvering abilities. There's no denying that,"

NASA chief suggests SpaceX may be booted from moon mission

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said SpaceX is “behind schedule” and thwarting the space agency’s ability to beat China back to the moon.

SpaceX is behind schedule, so NASA will open Artemis III contract to competition

Lunar landing reality distortion field slips for Musk's rocketeers NASA's Acting Administrator has admitted that SpaceX is behind in plans to return astronauts to the Moon, has reopened lander contract competition, and pushed the deadline for a lunar landing …

NASA’s Boss Just Shook Up the Agency’s Plans to Land on the Moon

Sean Duffy called out SpaceX for being “behind schedule” on a lunar lander and said he’d explore other options.

NASA Opens SpaceX's Moon Lander Contract To Rivals Over Starship Delays

NASA has reopened SpaceX's $4.4 billion moon lander contract to new bidders like Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin after delays in Starship's development threatened the 2027 Artemis 3 mission. Reuters reports: The move paves the way for rivals such as Jeff Bezo…

'Sean Dummy': Why is Elon Musk attacking the acting NASA chief?

Elon Musk has hammered acting NASA chief Sean Duffy repeatedly on social media over the past few days, calling him "Sean Dummy" and claiming he's "trying to kill NASA." Here's what may be going on.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 183 — Lunar Lander Wanted! Apply Within

On Episode 183 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Mike Wall to discuss NASA's pursuit to beat the Chinese to a human landing on the moon.

WATCH: NASA's supersonic jet makes historic test flight

NASA's supersonic X-59 jet took its first test flight this week in California, with an agency official calling the plane "the future of supersonic travel."

NASA’s Supersonic Jet Finally Takes off for Its First Super Fast, Super Quiet Flight

X-59 is designed to usher in a new era of air travel with its quiet supersonic technology.

NASA is sinking its flagship science center during the government shutdown — and may be breaking the law in the process, critics say

"There is just a general acknowledgement that a lot of what is happening is illegal…"

SpaceX Set To Win $2 Billion Pentagon Satellite Deal

According to the Wall Street Journal, SpaceX is reportedly poised to secure a $2 billion Pentagon contract to develop hundreds of missile-tracking satellites for President Trump's ambitious Golden Dome defense system. The Independent reports: The planned "air…

Latvia will become 60th nation to sign Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration

The list of nations signing the Artemis Accords is growing, continuing NASA's efforts to establish internationally cooperative space exploration.

The Fight for NASA Administrator Is Getting Dirty

Jared Isaacman's radical plans for NASA have suddenly come to light, and sources allege that Acting Administrator Sean Duffy may be behind the leak.

These 5 Venus missions could launch in the next decade to study Earth's 'evil twin'

Several new missions to Venus are expected in the late 2020s and early 2030s, but some of them depend on funding that may not materialize.

Trump renominates Jared Isaacman, a close Elon Musk associate, for top NASA position

President Donald Trump renominated Jared Isaacman, a close Elon Musk associate, on Tuesday after initially withdrawing the offer back in May.

Trump’s Billionaire Pick for NASA Is Back. So What Changed?

Wasn't Trump just calling Jared Isaacman a blue-blooded Democrat?

Trump U-turns to renominate billionaire for Nasa chief

Jared Isaacman's initial nomination was withdrawn by the president in May during his high-profile feud with Elon Musk.

NASA Chief Pick Jared Isaacman Renominated to Head Agency

Ahead of Jared Isaacman’s renomination for the position of NASA’s administrator, a dispute between him and its acting chief Sean Duffy spilled into the open, with potentially profound consequences for the U.S. space agency

Office of Space Commerce faces an uncertain future amid budget cuts and new oversight

An expert talks about the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) and its role in the wider regulatory landscape affecting commercial use of outer space.

NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Broke The Sound Barrier On Its First Test Flight

A collaboration between NASA and Lockheed Martin has produced the Quesst, a supersonic aircraft that produces sonic "thumps" when it breaks the sound barrier.

ESA ships Artemis 4 Orion service module to NASA after Trump tried to cancel it

The European Space Agency has completed the Orion service module for NASA's Artemis 4 mission to the moon, which was saved from cancellation earlier this year by the U.S. Congress

New Glenn Rocket Launch Tests Jared Isaacman’s Commercial Space Vision for NASA

NASA’s presumptive next leader wants to outsource more of the space agency’s interplanetary science. The newly launched ESCAPADE mission to Mars offers a sanity check for those plans

NASA Faces Another Shift in Its Leadership — and in Its Vision

The next few months are likely to bring a dramatic transition for NASA, under the leadership of a new administrator who has new ideas about changing the course of the space agency.

NASA’s Mars Sample Return Mission in Jeopardy as U.S. Considers Abandoning Retrieval

NASA spent years and billions of dollars collecting Martian samples to bring home. Now they might be stranded

Will Europe's flagship space science missions survive NASA's budget cuts?

NASA budget cuts proposed by President Donald Trump will cause a significant funding shortfall to Europe's space science missions. But the European Space Agency hopes it can save them.

Senate to hold hearing for billionaire Jared Isaacman's re-nomination as NASA chief on Dec. 3

The U.S. Senate will hold a hearing on Dec. 3 to consider the re-nomination of billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman as NASA chief.

NASA releases close-up pictures of interstellar comet making a rare flyby

The rare interstellar comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, was first discovered in July and has been photographed several times.

China's rising influence in space prompts Senate to call for new US research institute in post-ISS era

Congress is worried that China and its Tiangong space station will make research gains against the U.S. after the ISS retires in 2030. New legislation aims to counter that.

New video takes you into the cockpit for 1st flight of NASA's new X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet

NASA's historic first flight of the X-59 last month was captured on video, showing the quiet supersonic jet soaring over the Mojave Desert.

NASA renews commitment to Europe's life-hunting Mars rover despite Trump budget cuts

"These confirmations have been given to us in writing, so this is a very important step."

1st European to fly to the moon will be German

A German astronaut will be the first European to fly to the moon with a future NASA-led Artemis mission.

Trump pick for NASA chief Jared Isaacman pledges to move space shuttle Discovery to Houston, lawmaker says

Jared Isaacman, President Trump's pick to lead NASA, is on board with moving the space shuttle Discovery to Houston, according to one of the senators behind the controversial plan.

Europe passes record-breaking space budget while NASA hit with deep cuts

The European Space Agency member states have approved a record-breaking budget for the next three years, including increased funding for science exploration.

Senators Grill NASA Nominee Over Leaked Plan to Slash Science and Privatize Space

“I do stand behind everything in the document.”

NASA’s Next Chief, Jared Isaacman, Gives Answers in Senate Grilling

Jared Isaacman—the presumptive next leader of NASA—answered questions about his plans for the future of U.S. space exploration on Wednesday

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'

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.

Was Elon in the room where it happened? This senator still wants to know

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.

'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

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."

Watch live: US Senate vote to appoint Jared Isaacman as head of NASA today

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.

5 key takeaways from Jared Isaacman's 2nd NASA chief nomination hearing

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.

Lower-cost space missions like NASA’s ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science – but at a price in risk and trade‑offs

What’s better – many small space missions, or a few large, sweeping ones? Space scientists are asking this question as they face budget uncertainties.

Human Missions to Mars Must Search for Alien Life, New Report Finds

A major new study lays out plans for crewed missions to Mars, with the search for extraterrestrial life being a top priority

NASA nominee Isaacman moves to full Senate vote amid budget carnage

Billionaire's bid progresses while agency braces for sweeping reductions and program uncertainty Jared Isaacman has cleared another hurdle on his way to becoming the next NASA Administrator after the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportatio…

NASA Loses Signal from Critical Mars Orbiter

NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft didn’t phone home as expected on December 6

Can NASA Bring Mars Rocks Back to Earth?

NASA’s Perseverance rover has gathered groundbreaking Mars samples, but the mission to bring them home is facing serious challenges.

Did Loomer just help pick next leader of NASA?

Did Loomer just help pick next leader of NASA? (First column, 13th story, link)

NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Texas may get a moonship, not space shuttle Discovery

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.

NASA to Demolish Iconic Towers Used to Test Saturn V, Space Shuttle

One of the test stands was last used as a drop tower for microgravity testing.

NASA won’t bring Mars samples back to Earth: this is the science that will be lost

A Congressional bill restores funding for most NASA space science missions, but there is no money for returning samples already collected on the red planet.

SpaceX just got approval to launch another 7,500 next-gen Starlink satellites into orbit

Starlink will have 15,000 Gen2 satellites in space within the next five years, after a regulatory decision.

Will budget cuts force NASA to withdraw from Europe's next Venus mission?

"We are in constant contact with NASA."

Experts push back against cancellation of NASA's Mars sample return project

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.

This company is taking $1 million reservations for hotel rooms on the moon

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.

The US really wants a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030. 'Achieving this future requires harnessing nuclear power,' NASA chief says

"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."

NASA Commits to Plan to Build a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030

The U.S. space agency and the Department of Energy will work together to build a fission reactor on the lunar surface in the next four years

The Download: next-gen nuclear, and the data center backlash

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How next-generation nuclear reactors break out of the 20th-century blueprint   The popularity of commercial nuclear react…

Congress passes $24.4 billion NASA budget, rejecting Trump's deep cuts

"Today, we sent funding bills to the president's desk that reject the steep cuts he wanted and protect investments that families across America depend on every day."

Science news this week: ISS medical evacuation, Mars Sample Return canceled, and woolly rhino flesh found in permafrost wolf

Jan. 17, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

ESA puts ExoMars lander through its paces with eye on 2028 launch

After Russia drama and NASA's on-again-off-again romance, rover shows it still has legs... four of them The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled a full-scale structural mock-up of the landing platform for its long-delayed ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover.…

“We’re Too Close To The Debris”: Airplanes Dodge The Remains Of Exploding SpaceX Rockets

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. There are additional (exceptional!) imagery in the original. When SpaceX CEO Elon Musk chose a remote Texas outpost on the Gulf Coast to develop his company’s ambi…

I Spoke to Astrophysicists About Starlink’s Expansion. Here’s the Doomsday Scenario Keeping Them Up at Night

Starlink's new FCC approval for 7,500 more satellites aims to boost service and capacity for millions. But at what cost?

Spacecoin launches SPACE token just days after partnering with Trump family-linked DeFi project

The project aims to create a decentralized satellite internet network, with the initial satellites, CTC-0 and CTC-1, already demonstrating blockchain-based communication from space.

Humans May Return to the Moon This Week. Are Americans Even Aware It’s Happening?

For the first time in 54 years, humans will head toward the moon this week. So why does it feel like most of us are barely aware of it?

Elon Musk Has Changed His Mission Statement

Across his companies and his public statements, Musk is making a hard reset.

WATCH: 4 astronauts arrive at the ISS to replace NASA's evacuated crew

The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who left the ISS early because of health concerns.

Nvidia CEO says the economics of space data centers are 'poor right now,' but will improve

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is the latest big name in tech to weigh in on the possible future of orbital data centers.

Rocket Companies Win as Feds Retreat on Orbital Debris Crackdown

SpaceX opposed the agency's proposed rules, which would have required the safe removal of rocket parts from orbit.

It’s the Most Famous Line in NASA History. You’ve Heard It a Million Times. The Future of the Agency Now Depends on Remembering It.

The agency’s new leader is showing promise so far.

Will China Beat the US Back to the Moon?

NASA is under enormous pressure to return astronauts to the Moon before China achieves its first crewed landing, but experts question whether the Artemis program can overcome delays, technical hurdles, and budget constraints.

NASA Artemis II launch may bring $160 million impact to Florida's Space Coast

NASA's upcoming Artemis II crewed moon launch could attract 400,000 visitors to Brevard County, generating $160 million in local economic impact.

NASA sets 'impossible' ground rules for relocation of 'flown space vehicle'

Draft Request for Proposals says you can move shuttle orbiter but you cannot break it NASA has issued a draft Request for Proposals to move a flown space vehicle, a step some lawmakers see as progress toward relocating Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithso…

NASA wants to put a $20 billion base on the Moon

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has big plans for the future of the agency, including the construction of a $20 billion lunar base that he said will establish an "enduring presence" on the Moon. Isaacman announced the news during NASA's Ignition event on Tu…

NASA to spend $20bn on moon base, nuclear-powered Mars spacecraft

The agency will increase robotic missions to the Moon and launch a nuclear spacecraft called Space Reactor 1 Freedom.

WATCH: NASA unveils ambitious $20 billion moon base strategy

"This time, the goal is to stay," NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Tuesday as NASA unveiled an ambitious $20 billion moon base strategy.

NASA accelerates plans to build permanent moon base

NASA has announced that it has cancelled a planned orbital space station to expedite its plans to build a permanent lunar base on the moon "landing by landing and incrementally" . Announced on 24 March, the shift in focus is part of agency-wide strategies to …

WATCH: Artemis II crew arrives at Kennedy Space Center

NASA’s Artemis II crew is preparing for a 10-day mission, set to launch April 1. Former NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain and ABC News contributor Hakeem Oluseyi discuss more.

WATCH: Artemis II crew on historic moon mission

The crew is speaking out on the first human moon mission in more than 50 years that will send them on a 10-day, 685,000-mile journey venturing deeper into space than ever before.

WATCH: Countdown to NASA's historic moon mission on ARTEMIS II

ABC News’ Perry Russom with the latest on NASA’s first human moon mission in more than 50 years.

WATCH: Mission to the moon: Countdown to Artemis II launch

NASA prepares for Artemis II, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, with launch just one day away.

WATCH: Meet the 4 astronauts leading the Artemis II mission to the moon

Victor Glover, Christina Hammock Koch and Reid Wiseman of NASA and Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency make up the Artemis II team that will fly by the moon.

NASA’s nuclear mission to Mars isn’t as crazy as it sounds

The U.S. space agency’s Skyfall project calls for sending robotic helicopters to Mars on a nuclear-powered spacecraft before the end of Donald Trump’s presidency

Trump sees 'America First' opportunity in Nasa mission to Moon

A competitive edge with China and a possible lunar gold rush are twin goals behind Artemis II, experts tell the BBC.

Humanity is heading back to the Moon — why aren’t more scientists thrilled?

Some researchers remain underwhelmed by NASA’s upcoming lunar fly-by.

WATCH: With the help of their closeout crew, the Artemis II astronauts entered the Orion crew module, which they named "Integrity."

With the help of their closeout crew, the Artemis II astronauts entered the Orion crew module, which they named "Integrity."

WATCH: Details about the historic Artemis II launch

After more than 50 years, NASA is taking a key step towards its long-term return to the moon with Artemis II.

WATCH: Artemis II crew lifts off for the moon

Artemis II has launched, taking four astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The Artemis II crew lifted off at 6:35 p.m. ET from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

WATCH: The science behind how astronauts’ bodies respond in space

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with UCLA director of space medicine Dr. Haig Aintablian on how astronauts are preparing for their trip to space ahead of the Artemis II launch.

WATCH: Artemis II crew crosses boundary into space

The four-person crew of the Artemis II mission has crossed the boundary into space after launching from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

WATCH: Crowd cheers Artemis II launch in Florida

A crowd gathered in Titusville, Florida, to watch NASA's Artemis II mission blast off from Kennedy Space Center.

WATCH: Artemis II launch visible from commercial aircraft

Footage from aboard a commercial aircraft shows a unique perspective of the Artemis II launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

WATCH: Artemis II crew lifts off for the Moon

Artemis II has launched, taking four astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

WATCH: Historic Artemis II mission to the moon manned with 4 astronauts

NASA teams cheered and crowds at Kennedy Space Center clamored to view the launch as the astronauts embarked on their voyage.

WATCH: Artemis II orbits Earth for full day, takes critical step in path towards the moon

After a picture perfect lift-off and a full day of orbiting Earth, Artemis II has fired up the crucial translunar injection.

WATCH: The translunar injection burn sending the Artemis II crew and Orion on its path toward the moon has been successfully completed.

The translunar injection burn sending the Artemis II crew and Orion on its path toward the moon has been successfully completed.

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins wants data centers in space

Today, I’m talking with Chuck Robbins, CEO of Cisco. Cisco is one of those big companies that everyone has heard of but that most of us don’t have to interact with very much; it’s not really a consumer brand. But all of us are in some way using Cisco’s produc…

Trump threatens Iran's power plants, bridges. And, Artemis II readies for lunar flyby

Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz. And, NASA's Artemis II crew prepares to make its closest approach to the moon.

WATCH: Artemis II crew begins lunar flyby after breaking distance record

The Orion space capsule is making its historic flyby of the moon as the Artemis II crew sets a new record for the farthest distance traveled by humans in space. ABC News' Reena Roy reports.

WATCH: Artemis II flyby delivers key lunar science insights

Science editor Asa Stahl explains how Artemis II flyby research informs future lunar missions, base-building and international cooperation, and what to watch as the crew returns to Earth.

What Will the Artemis II Moon Mission Teach Us?

David W. Brown on the Artemis II moon mission, in which NASA astronauts are travelling deeper into space than anyone in history.

NASA’s Artemis II, endangered species and oil, low western U.S. snowpack

An update on NASA’s historic moon mission, alarm over the low snowpack in the western U.S. and a move that could endanger wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico

WATCH: President Trump asks Artemis II astronauts about far side of the moon

Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen told Trump that "it's very different on the far side" after Orion completed its lunar flyby, allowing the astronauts to view the far side of the Moon.

WATCH: Artemis II returns stunning images from historic lunar flyby

Transportation correspondent Gio Benitez shares images taken by four astronauts who traveled farther into space than any humans before during the lunar flyby.

WATCH: New images from Artemis II are 'just awesome': Former astronaut

Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts discusses the historic Artemis II mission and reflects on his time in space.

Trump’s Congratulatory Call With the Artemis 2 Astronauts Was Painfully Awkward

Four astronauts flew around the Moon and all they got was this lousy phone call with the president.

Trump speaks with NASA's Artemis II astronauts after historic moon flyby

On Monday night, the president of the United States called the crew aboard the Orion spacecraft to congratulate them on their moon mission

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts celebrate epic lunar flyby with stunning new images

Artemis II’s sixth day was a whirlwind of science and awe, with the mission’s astronauts glimpsing parts of the moon never before seen by any human—and talking to the U.S. president

Watch: Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds

The four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance travelled from Earth.

WATCH: The impact of space travel on the human body

Space medicine researcher Dr. Farhan Asrar discusses the health impact the historic mission will have on the Artemis II crew.

NASA’s Artemis moon missions are a game changer for astronomy

After decades of planning, NASA’s Artemis program is giving astronomers their long-awaited moonshot

WATCH: Artemis II reentry is 'riskier' than previous mission: Former astronaut

Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain discusses the crew's return and what they'll experience once back on Earth.

NASA warns 'there's no plan B' as Artemis II crew face most terrifying part of mission...

NASA warns 'there's no plan B' as Artemis II crew face most terrifying part of mission... (Third column, 6th story, link) Related stories:FRIDAY: SPLASHDOWN...

Trump’s race to the moon is about dominance over China, not discovery

Trump wants a geopolitical win in outer space, while cutting millions from NASA

WATCH: Artemis II crew set for reentry as NASA eyes key data

NASA’s Shawn Quinn details spacecraft readiness, astronaut recovery and what the mission reveals for future lunar base plans.

WATCH: Readjusting to life on Earth after space travel

Harvard Medical School's Dr. Aleksandra Stankovic breaks down what the first few days will look when the Artemis II crew return to Earth.

WATCH: Crew splashes down in Pacific Ocean after historic mission

The Artemis II crew has successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a historic 695,081-mile, 10-day journey around the moon and back.

WATCH: Astronauts exit spacecraft after successful splashdown

Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover Jr., Jeremy Hansen and Reid Wiseman have exited the Orion capsule after a successful Artemis II splashdown.

NASA Welcomes Record-Setting Artemis II Moonfarers Back to Earth

The first astronauts to travel to the Moon in more than half a century are back on Earth after a record-setting mission aboard NASA’s Artemis II test flight. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astr…

Artemis II astronauts complete milestone voyage around the moon

Four astronauts safely returned to Earth after a record-setting journey around the moon, marking NASA’s first crewed mission to the lunar vicinity in over 50 years and a major step toward future moon landings.

WATCH: Artemis II crew arrives back to Houston after the dramatic Pacific splashdown

Less than 24 hours after reentry and splashing down into the Pacific Ocean, the Artemis II crew walked out on stage for their post-mission press conference.

WATCH: Artemis II crew reunites with their families

ABC's Jaclyn Lee on NASA looking ahead to Artemis III, set to launch in 2027 as the Artemis II crew is welcomed back to Earth and reunited with their loved ones.

WATCH: What’s next for Artemis II astronauts after historic splashdown?

The crew of Artemis II is home and speaking publicly for the first time to reflect on their once-in-a-lifetime journey after arriving back in Houston to a hero's welcome over the weekend.

More bark than bite? NASA insiders oddly relaxed about latest budget threats

Veterans think Congress may swat cuts again, but uncertainty could still do lasting damage As NASA's Artemis II mission headed for the Moon, the Trump administration unveiled another attempt to cut the agency's science budget. Yet some insiders, perhaps buoye…

NASA needs nuclear power for its moon base. Here’s the White House plan to get it

If the U.S. is ever to set up a permanent outpost on the moon, it will need nuclear power. The White House just released a road map to get it as soon as 2028

WATCH: Artemis II crew shares advice for aspiring young astronauts

Each of the Artemis II astronauts shared advice for younger people who may someday want to go to space.

NASA gets the ball rolling on its part in Europe's jinxed Mars rover mission

Rosalind Franklin moving again, though another budget cut looms NASA is moving ahead with its contribution to the European Space Agency's (ESA) long-delayed Rosalind Franklin Mars rover despite another attempt by the Trump administration to cut funding for th…

NASA Welcomes Latvia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

The Republic of Latvia signed the Artemis Accords Monday during a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, becoming the 62nd nation to commit to responsible space exploration for all humanity.  “We are proud to welcome Latvia to the…

NASA Invites Media to Jordan Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 23, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host Ambassador Dina Kawar of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and U…

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope trumps Trump cuts, is launch-ready ahead of schedule

Revolutionary telescope aiming for space after multiple near death experiences NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is ready for launch ahead of schedule despite repeated attempts by both Donald Trump's first and second administrations to cut funding.…<!-…

The U.S. Wants To Cut NASA's Budget - Here's What It Would Actually Cost

The Trump administration has proposed making drastic cuts to the budget for NASA, but doing that would effect much more than that one organization.

NASA Welcomes Jordan as 63rd Artemis Accords Signatory

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan signed the Artemis Accords Thursday during a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, becoming the latest nation to commit to responsible space exploration to benefit humanity.  “It is my privilege to…

NASA chief Jared Isaacman hints at campaign to make Pluto a planet again

The NASA administrator’s latest remarks in support of reexamining Pluto’s status come 20 years after the orb was downgraded to a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union

Data centres are controversial: will launching them into space help?

The massive computing facilities powering the AI boom have drawn ire for soaking up energy and water on Earth.

WATCH: Trump hosts Artemis II crew at White House after historic lunar flyby mission

President Trump welcomed the Artemis II crew to the White House after they completed a record-breaking trip around the moon.

WATCH: Artemis II crew discusses historic mission on 'GMA'

Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen join "GMA" after their historic mission around the moon, farther than any humans have ever traveled.

NASA Invites Media to Ireland Artemis Accords Signing

Ireland will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 3 p.m. EDT Monday, May 4, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host Ambassador of Ireland to the United States of America Geraldine Byrne Nason; Minister for Ente…

NASA Welcomes Morocco as 64th Artemis Accords Signatory

The Kingdom of Morocco signed the Artemis Accords on April 29th during a ceremony in the country’s capital, Rabat, becoming the latest nation to commit to the responsible exploration of space. “It is my privilege to welcome the Kingdom of Morocco as the newes…

Opinion - Fresh off the heights of Artemis II, Trump wants a lower NASA budget

The emotional response to Artemis II is to want to increase all NASA funding, not to slash it.

Welcome to the Great American Satellite Age

A new generation of satellite startups in San Francisco is racing to capitalize on recent technological breakthroughs in space-based data collection and communications.

NASA Welcomes Malta as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

The Republic of Malta became the 65th signatory to the Artemis Accords on Monday during a ceremony in the town of Kalkara with NASA and U.S. Department of State officials present. “Today, it’s my pleasure to welcome the Republic of Malta to the Artemis Accord…

NASA Chief Jared Isaacman Is Fighting To Make Pluto A Planet Again - Here's Why

Current NASA head Jared Isaacman, himself something of a controversial choice, is determined to get Pluto reclassified as a planet again. Here's why.

NASA Welcomes Paraguay as 67th Artemis Accords Signatory

The Republic of Paraguay signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday during a ceremony in Asunción, becoming the latest nation to commit to the shared principles guiding civil space exploration. “Today, I am proud to welcome Paraguay as the 67th signatory to the A…

Inside NASA’s ‘very ambitious’ moon base plan

NASA’s moon exploration plans call for nearly 80 launches, nearly 75 landers, 10 moon buggies and one nuclear reactor

NASA's bid to save Swift from fiery death passes another hurdle

Katalyst's LINK spacecraft clears Goddard tests before Pegasus rocket integration

Gemstones on Mars—why the Red Planet could be harboring rubies, opals, and more

NASA’s Mars rovers have found traces of minerals akin to those that make up precious gems on Earth. But their appearance and abundance on Mars is likely very different, experts say

WATCH: NASA rover snaps selfie on Mars

NASA’s Mars rover captured a selfie as it nears the 1,800th day of its mission.

NASA dreams of a nuclear power plant on the moon. Here’s why

To build its moon base, NASA needs a lot of power

WATCH: NASA unveils $20 billion, 3-phase moon plan

ABC News contributor and astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi discussed NASA's plan to establish a settlement on the lunar surface.

NASA’s Jared Isaacman unveiled the first moon base rovers and landers

At an event at NASA Headquarters event, space agency officials unveiled the first rovers and landers headed to the future site of its planned lunar south pole outpost

WATCH: How does the Blue Origin rocket explosion affect upcoming moon missions?

Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain discusses what setbacks could result from the Blue Origin rocket explosion during a ground test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

NASA’s X-59 Aircraft Flies Supersonic for First Time

NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft marked a major milestone Friday, June 5, when it flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, setting the stage for demonstrating its quiet supersonic capabilities later this year.  NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less …

WATCH: Artemis III astronauts revealed for 'complex' NASA mission

Artemis III will launch the crew in the Orion spacecraft on top of the Space Launch System rocket in 2027 in a "complex" mission, according to NASA.

NASA announces astronauts for Artemis III spaceflight, scheduled for 2027

Questions linger over whether the explosion of the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket will affect the Artemis III mission.

India froze Starlink approvals over Iran fears, days before SpaceX’s record IPO

India has effectively frozen the approvals Starlink needs to begin commercial operations in the country. Security agencies under India’s Ministry of Home Affairs withheld final clearances after SpaceX allowed Starlink access inside Iran despite not having a l…

WATCH: Why investors can't get enough of SpaceX

Josh Schafer explains what's fueling SpaceX's stock surge and what it could mean for future AI company IPOs.

MUSK 'TRILLIONAIRE'

Elon Musk is set to become the world's first trillionaire Friday by selling shares in his rocket company in likely the biggest stock debut ever. SpaceX is raising $75 billion to help put people on Mars, send giant data centers the size of football fields into…

Forget Mars, SpaceX Is Becoming a Data Center Company

The company's new deal with AI startup Reflection also hints at a bright future for open source AI.

NASA Invites Media to Botswana Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony

The Republic of Botswana will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 25, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson will host Botswana’s Minister of Communications and Innovation David Tsher…

WATCH: ER doctor prepares for 8-month mission aboard space station

ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton speaks with NASA astronaut and emergency physician Dr. Anil Menon before his July 14 launch to the International Space Station for an eight-month mission.

NASA makes moves to dodge costly delays on its path to build a $30 billion moon base

Conceptualized just a few months ago, NASA’s moon base plans are rolling out in earnest as the space agency maps out plans to deliver assets to the lunar...

NASA announces Astrobotic, Intuitive Machines and Firefly to build lunar landers for a future moon base

Three companies will receive a total of $600 million to executive four moon landings, laying the groundwork for a planned crewed outpost on the surface

NASA unsure Boeing Starliner will ever be certified for human flight

Inspector General's report says time is running out for the Calamity Capsule

Is Rocket Lab (RKLB) The Best Space Stock to Buy Now?

We just covered Avoid SpaceX and Buy These 11 Stocks Instead. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) ranks #10 (see Avoid SpaceX and Buy These 5 Stocks Instead). Number of...

NASA says it will isolate volunteers from the outside world for a year

There might also be a downside

WATCH: China touts first reusable rocket booster

China says it has successfully returned a reusable rocket booster, marking a major breakthrough in space technology.

10 Sunday Reads

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • It’s a World-Class Investment. It’s a Junk Investment. What Is Going On With SpaceX? The answer starts with Wall Street’s long-held distinction between “smart money” an…