China Successfully Launched Its Own Station to Earth's Orbit

Medicine & Technology Apr 29, 2021

The launch of Beijing’s unmanned module is the first of 11 missions needed to create the station. The finished product will be a rival to the International Space Station.

NASA SLS Rocket Moves to Vehicle Assembly Building; Faces Challenging Launch Schedule

Apr 29, 2021

The barge Pegasus arrived at KSC on April 27 with the core stage of the SLS on board. Will NASA launch this rocket this year?

New Space Anti-Ballistic Missile From Russia, Four Times Faster Than AK-47 Bullet

Apr 29, 2021

Russia tested its new anti-ballistic missile that has speeds four times than the bullet of an AK-47 rifle. The test happened at the Sary-Shagan test site in Kazakhstan.

China Starts Building Heavenly Harmony Space Station, Will Launch Base Unit

Apr 28, 2021

China is set to launch the first module of its planned Heavenly Harmony space station this week.

What Are Millisecond Pulsars and How Did the MeerKat Radio Telescope Detect It?

Apr 28, 2021

Scientists made an astonishing find in the universe after the MeerKAT telescope of South Africa discovered eight new millisecond pulsars.

Michael Collins Dies at 90: Apollo 11 Astronaut's Never Forgotten Accomplishments

Apr 28, 2021

Collins himself never stepped foot on the moon, but his accomplishments were part of one of history's most famous space missions.

Ultracold Atom on a Sounding Rocket Presented for the First Time in Space

Apr 28, 2021

Researchers recently presented an ultracold atom on a sounding rocket and further rocket missions, reports said, set to follow.

NASA Delays SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown

Apr 27, 2021

NASA and SpaceX delay the return of a Crew Dragon spacecraft due to poor weather forecast in the splashdown location.

Japanese Astronomer Soichi Noguchi Passes Over Sash to Akihiko Hoshide in ISS

Apr 27, 2021

Japanese Astronomer passed on a sash to his fellow astronaut in ISS as part of Japanese "ekiden" relay races.

April's Supermoon Has a Tide-Shifting Twist; Here's Why

Apr 26, 2021

Experts say exceptionally high tides are common when the moon is closest to the Earth, known as perigee.

Blue Origin Protests NASA’s Moon Lander Award to SpaceX

Apr 26, 2021

Jeff Bezos challenges NASA's contract awarded to SpaceX for the Artemis moon lander. Elon Musk said Blue Origin "can't get [its rockets] up to orbit."

US Spy Satellite Launches Into Orbit Using ULA Delta IV Heavy Rocket

Apr 26, 2021

United Launch Alliance’s Delta IV Heavy rocket took off from Vandenberg Air Force Base on Monday afternoon (April 26) to launch a US spy satellite.

Solar Energy from Space to Earth: US Air Force Developing Satellites for Transformation Taking Place in 2024

Apr 26, 2021

Researchers from the United States are planning to deploy technology to move solar energy from space to Earth. Therefore, they will not rely on the device's size, as well as the climate.

Ex-NASA Official Hopes to See Red Planet Crewed Mission; Here's How

Apr 26, 2021

Elon Musk remains focused on his vision for SpaceX: Establishing a permanent human presence on Mars. Here's how NASA will help Musk.

Proxima Centauri Spits Out Biggest Solar Flare, But Experts Still Consider It a Habitable Region

Apr 25, 2021

Proxima Centauri — the nearest star next to our own — produced one of the most powerful flares on record. It could change the way scientists think about its habitability.