Faith in orbit: The history of religion and space exploration

When astronauts launch into space, they leave behind family, friends, and earthly possessions to complete critical, time-sensitive missions. But religious traditions are one of the few things that can travel anywhere.

A SpaceX rocket will soon hit the moon, raising concerns about handing over space launches to private companies

SpaceX seems to have mistaken shooting for the moon with shooting at the moon. Forecast to occur on Aug. 5, a five-story-long piece of a rocket from one of the private space exploration company's recent lunar missions is expected to hit the moon at around 5,
Smithsonian Magazine

What Lies Beyond Artemis 2? These Other Missions Are Setting Their Sights on the Moon This Year—and on a Future With Humans in Space

As the historic lunar flyby comes to a close, space companies and nations around the world are also shooting for the moon. Upcoming landings aim to change the landscape of space exploration
Tech Times

Best Space Discoveries of the Last 5 Years Every Science Fan Should Know

Space discoveries from 2021-2026 revealed new galaxies, exoplanet findings, Mars missions, and major astronomy breakthroughs shaping science.
Space.com

‘Democratizing space’ is more than just adding new players – it comes with questions around sustainability and sovereignty

With more countries looking to explore space, there is a rising hope that space is now more accessible for diverse participants. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. This article was ...
Defense One

Space Force needs to prepare for an ‘in-person’ moon conflict with China, new report argues

The Space Force should prepare to put active-duty troops on the moon and on space stations to counter China’s lunar and military ambitions, a new research paper argues.

3 Space Companies Recently Went Public -- This Is How I'd Rank Them

Of the three recent space IPOs, MDA Space sits at the top of the list.

'Space has never been hotter': Analysts reveal top stock picks as investors target intergalactic gains

The space sector is back in the spotlight for investors in a new era of intergalactic exploration.    The S&P Kensho Global Space Index has risen 33% year-to-date, sharply outperforming the S&P 500. As Dylan Taylor,

William Shatner, Neil deGrasse Tyson on Physics, Space, New Album

The 'Star Trek' icon also performed a song called "Rage" during the wildly entertaining conversation, held Wednesday at the Saban Theatre in Los Angeles.
Purdue University

Advancing Space Exploration at Purdue: Not Afraid to Go First

Astronaut and geophysicist Andrew Feustel is a veteran of three NASA spaceflights and alumnus of Purdue EAPS. Currently he is Lead Astronaut with Vast. He spoke with Lucy Flesch, Frederick L. Hovde Dean, College of Science, at the recent symposium ...
Space.com

China launches 3 astronauts, including 1st ever from Hong Kong, to Tiangong space station (video)

China is preparing to launch its next crew to the Tiangong space station as soon as Sunday (May 24), in a mission that will relieve astronauts who have been in orbit a month longer than planned, and potentially send one astronaut on China's first year-long spaceflight.