Space Exploration

Illustration of the OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft at asteroid Apophis.

“This Mission Survived Trump’s Cuts”: But Others Are Still Hanging in the Balance (and You May Be Affected)

Illustration of the Dream Chaser spaceplane preparing for its first orbital flight as a free flier.

“Is This the End?”: NASA and Sierra Space’s Contract Drama Unfolds (and It’s More Personal Than You Think)

Illustration of spherical robots designed by Texas A&M researchers for navigating rough terrains.

These ‘Spherical Robots’ Unveil Texas A&M’s Groundbreaking Innovation That Will Transform Rough Terrain Navigation Forever

Illustration of heliostat mirrors at Sandia National Laboratories being used for nighttime asteroid detection.

Outrage Erupts as Solar Mirrors Allegedly “Hunt Asteroids” at Night in Bold $50 Million Global Experiment

Illustration of NASA's Juno spacecraft using thermal techniques to repair the JunoCam amidst Jupiter's radiation belts.

NASA’s 400-Degree Heat Fix for Juno Camera Sparks Outrage: Critics Slam “Reckless Gamble” While Supporters Hail “Ingenious Engineering Triumph”

Illustration of NASA's budgetary showdown with Congress and the White House, generated by artificial intelligence.

“NASA Facing Armageddon”: That Explosive Battle Over This Year’s $25 Billion Budget That Could Change Space Exploration Forever