Space travel is reserved for the elite few. While SpaceX gears up for its first space tourism mission by late 2021, the European Space Agency (ESA) is launching its first astronaut recruitment campaign since 2011. Applications Open March 31 Countless people dream of experiencing life in space, yet o

After surviving the missions most perilous seven minutes, Ingenuity—the first helicopter to reach another planet—remains securely attached to Perseverances underbelly and is primed for its groundbreaking debut flight. NASAs Perseverance rover, part of the Mars 2020 mission, touched down on the Red P

NASA and Boeing are preparing for a second hot-fire test of the SLS super-heavy launch vehicle this Thursday at 23:00 GMT (midnight French time). The Artemis I mission is still targeting a November lunar orbit launch. The SLS Will Roar Again Following the first static firing test failure on the SLS

At just 29 years old, Hayley Arceneaux—a physician assistant and childhood bone cancer survivor—is poised to become one of the youngest Americans to reach space aboard a SpaceX mission. Jared Isaacman, founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments, will lead SpaceXs first all-civilian mission, Inspiration4, th

As NASA targets its first crewed Mars mission in the late 2030s, nuclear propulsion emerges as the key to slashing travel times and enabling sustainable exploration. Chemical Propulsion Space agencies and companies have long depended on chemical propulsion rockets to escape Earths gravity. These sys

A groundbreaking study reveals that Phobos and Deimos, Mars two tiny moons, originated from a single ancient body that shattered between 1 and 2.7 billion years ago. This research also confirms that Phobos, the larger moon, is spiraling toward its doom. Two Martian Potatoes Mars has two small moons:

As the worlds third space superpower, China is accelerating its deep-space ambitions with the official greenlight for the Long March 9 super heavy-lift rocket. Chinas space program has achieved remarkable milestones in recent years. Two years ago, it made history by landing an active rover on the Mo

Understanding the origins of supermassive black holes is key to unraveling galaxy evolution. A groundbreaking theoretical study challenges traditional models, proposing that these cosmic giants could form directly from dark matter. Conventional pathways typically start with massive stars collapsing

China has released the first official images of lunar samples retrieved by the Change 5 mission in December. Select specimens will soon go on public display in Beijing. In December, China successfully concluded the Change 5 mission, marking the first return of fresh lunar material to Earth in nearly

Researchers at the University of Vienna have successfully cultivated extremophilic microbes on a fragment of a Martian meteorite, demonstrating the potential for life under ancient Martian conditions.As preparations advance for a mission to return samples collected by NASAs Perseverance rover, its w

The European Space Agency (ESA) is embracing inclusivity in its upcoming astronaut recruitment, announcing a study to explore adaptations enabling people with disabilities to fly to space. ESAs Vision for Parastronaut Recruitment ESAs next astronaut selection process launches March 31, offering spot

Chinas National Space Administration (CNSA) has successfully performed a trajectory correction maneuver for the Tianwen-1 mission, positioning it for an upcoming Mars landing. As NASAs Perseverance rover continues to captivate the world after its touchdown on the Red Planet, China is readying its ow

The Gateway Foundation is pioneering the first orbital space station with artificial gravity, accommodating tourists and researchers for weeks-long stays. Targeted for operation in 2025, this visionary project features a sci-fi-inspired design thats both ambitious and captivating. Founded by John Bl

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has successfully completed its final functional performance tests. These evaluations confirm that the observatorys internal electronics are operating flawlessly and that all instruments can transmit and receive data reliably in space. JWST is now more ready than

Rocket Lab has unveiled Neutron, a new medium-lift rocket in development. This powerful launcher can deliver up to 8 metric tons to orbit while featuring a fully reusable first stage. For the past five years, SpaceX has transformed the space industry by slashing launch costs through reusable booster

SpaceX is preparing to launch its Starship SN10 prototype on a 10-kilometer high-altitude test flight from the Boca Chica site. The event could occur this evening.FAA Closes Investigation into SN9 CrashStarship SN9 lifted off successfully on February 2 from South Texas, reaching 10 kilometers before

Did the SN10 land successfully? That was the burning question during SpaceXs third Starship prototype test flight. The answer: a qualified yes. The vehicle touched down intact—only to explode minutes later. Despite the dramatic end, this was a major milestone in reusable rocket development. Engineer

NASAs Perseverance rover has captured stunning new images from Mars, but the Jet Propulsion Laboratory recently highlighted a historic milestone: the very first close-up of the Martian surface from 1965, meticulously hand-colored by engineers aboard the Mariner 4 probe.The Historic First Glimpse of

Relativity Space is preparing for its inaugural 3D-printed rocket launch later this year. A success could disrupt the aerospace sector much like SpaceX did over a decade ago.Two Visionary EngineersAs a teenager, co-founder Tim Ellis spent hours daily with LEGOs, crafting custom spaceships—an obsessi

NASA is collaborating with three international space agencies on the Mars Exploration Ice Mapper mission, designed to chart accessible ice reserves for future astronauts on the Red Planet. Responding to Chinas Mars Ambitions Chinas Tianwen-1 mission, launched in July 2020, seeks to investigate water