Rocket Lab scrubs launch of 10 Earth-observation satellites due to sensor readings
Ten Earth-observation satellites will have to wait at least another day to get off the ground.
NASA’s first attempt to sample an asteroid in space made a mess. It’s the best mess ever, scientists say.
A NASA spacecraft has really made a mess of things on the asteroid Bennu, and scientists are thrilled.
What Would a Realistic Space Battle Look Like?
Science fiction space movies can do a poor job of educating people about space. In the movies, hot-shot pilots direct their dueling space ships through space as if they’re flying through an atmosphere. They bank and turn and perform loops and rolls, maybe throw in a quick Immelman, as if […]
Stunning images show NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft stirring up rocks on an asteroid
NASA shared astonishing images of its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft touching an asteroid yesterday, revealing how the vehicle stirred up rocks and debris on the object’s surface when it made contact. The goal of the tap was to collect a sample of material from the asteroid, but the engineers behind the spacecraft […]
Pentagon has not shown COVID stimulus helps small businesses, says HASC chairman
Rep. Adam Smith: “We remain concerned that COVID relief money isn’t getting to the right people.”
Watch a rocket launch, spaceship landing, asteroid update and more live today
If you’re looking for more space in your life, look no farther: The stars have aligned to bring your four separate space events today (Oct. 21).
Former space shuttle commander Pam Melroy to space station and diversity in ‘Virtual Astronaut’ webinar
One of the greatest legacies of the International Space Station is the diversity it brought to the astronaut corps, former space shuttle commander Pam Melroy will discuss with a virtual audience Saturday (Oct. 24).
SpaceX Trio of Raptor Engines Ignited Simultaneously For the First Time Ever
The test took place ahead of a high-altitude flight.