How Mars became the prize for a new space race — and why China is hellbent on winning it
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.
Juno Just Saw a Spacerock Crash Into Jupiter
Timing is extraordinarily important in many aspects of astronomy. If an astronomer or their instrument is looking the wrong way at the wrong time they could miss something spectacular. Alternatively, there are moments when our instruments capture something unexpected in regions of space that we were searching for something else. […]
Raytheon to challenge Lockheed Martin’s acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne
Raytheon CEO Gregory Hayes: “We obviously have some concerns.”
BAE Systems positioning for growth in military GPS following Collins acquisition
The Space Force is buying advanced GPS receivers that can take advantage of a jam-resistant signal known as M-code.
5 weird things NASA’s Perseverance rover is bringing to Mars
In just a few short days, NASA’s Perseverance rover is slated to land on Mars Thursday (Feb. 18), and it’s bringing five “hidden gems” along with it.
The sounds of Mars: NASA’s Perseverance rover will put ears on the Red Planet for the 1st time
We’re about to experience Mars in an entirely new way.
Russia’s Progress 77 cargo ship docks with the International Space Station
A Russian space vessel carrying an algae experiment, long-duration medical examinations and thousands of pounds of other cargo and supplies docked safely at the International Space Station Wednesday (Feb. 17).
SpaceX reportedly raised the best part of a billion dollars to fund future missions
SpaceX has reportedly raised $850 million in a round of funding, in transactions that would value shares of the company at $419.99 each. According to CNBC, this would mean the company is worth around $74 billion. It would also mean that the company has money to continue on with its […]