Billionaire Jared Isaacman, a one-time nominee to head NASA, led a historic Polaris Dawn private spaceflight that launched ...

Expanding human influence in outer space will require an ethical compass that is more expansive than the one conventionally used. “Mars is a failed Earth.” It is common enough to hear such ...

Around the world, international borders are hardening. Nations are competing for resources, technology and even orbits. But in Vienna this June, a different vision took center stage. One where space ...

In science-fiction stories, companies often mine the moon or asteroids. While this may seem far-fetched, this idea is edging closer to becoming reality. The company recently attempted to land its ...

This week, Russia is expected to launch its Bion-M No.2 biosatellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying 75 mice and 1,500 fruit flies. Laika's cramped, stressful conditions and ...

If Mars were enlarged to match Earth’s size, the ratio of its inner core to outer core would closely mirror that of Earth, ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists revealed Wednesday that Mars’ innermost core appears to be a solid hunk of metal just ...

New research from NASA's InSight lander, which recorded over 1,300 Marsquakes between 2018 and 2022, suggests Mars possesses ...

The seeds of life on Earth might have come from outer space – and might be widespread throughout the rest of the universe, scientist say. Researchers have found complex organic molecules in a disc ...

The first space race was about flags and footprints. Now, decades later, landing on the Moon is old news. The new race is to build there, and doing so hinges on power. While it might feel like a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On December 5, 2020, a small capsule jettisoned from Japan’s ...