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Astronomers from George Washington University and other institutions have utilized NASA's Chandra X-ray spacecraft to examine a pulsar wind nebula within the CTA 1 supernova remnant.
A recent study examines how unconventional data sources can reveal economic activities in opaque regimes, with North Korea as a primary example.
In a significant move, NASA has awarded contracts to seven companies for construction and infrastructure enhancements at the Johnson Space Center, potentially worth up to $300 million.
NASA is set to host a public event with three astronauts from the SpaceX Crew-11 mission on June 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. EDT in the Webb Auditorium.
Col. Tim Trimailo of the Space Force highlights key strategies for startups aiming to enter the defense sector, stressing transparency, patience, and a strong military value proposition.
As the wildfire season nears, NASA's FireSense initiative is set to deploy low-cost thermal sensors designed to alert firefighters to dangerous heat levels.
Recent findings from NASA suggest that Gale Crater once hosted rivers and lakes, indicating significant climate changes on Mars, though the timeline of these shifts is still unclear.
The Space Force is set to create a network of operations centers aimed at maintaining military space mission continuity during potential wartime scenarios.
Observable Space has successfully raised $90 million and obtained a contract from the U.S. Space Force, focusing on optical systems for laser communications and space domain awareness.
In a recent audio excerpt, NASA aerospace engineer Daniel Stubbs highlights potential challenges faced in human landing missions, drawing parallels to driving through obscured visibility.
A recent experiment conducted by the University of Delaware aboard the International Space Station sheds light on turbulence behavior in microgravity, enhancing our understanding of fluid dynamics.
The Curiosity rover has successfully collected a new drill sample on Mars, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to explore the planet's geology.
Kenny Heckle, an Orlando native and son of union workers, transitions from contractor to civil servant at NASA, highlighting his lifelong connection to space exploration.
Brig. Gen. Andrew R. Morgan has retired from NASA after a notable 12-year tenure, during which he spent 272 days in space. He will now return to focus on his military career.
The House Armed Services Committee's draft bill for the 2027 NDAA suggests merging the Space Development Agency and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office into a unified acquisition structure.
In a recent briefing, NASA provided updates on its Lunar Base program, including the announcement of new contracts for the development of lunar vehicles.
As humanity prepares for Mars exploration, questions arise about what lies beyond. Is Mars merely a steppingstone to further destinations like Titan? This editorial examines the possibilities.
At SmallSat Europe, industry leaders voiced worries that the EU Space Act may impede the European space sector's competitiveness due to its bureaucratic nature.
SpaceX has been awarded a significant contract valued at $2.29 billion by the U.S. Space Force to develop the Space Data Network backbone.
On May 26, 2026, NASA revealed its initial selection of four companies tasked with creating landers and drones as part of its lunar base initiative.