NASA Tackles Heat Shield Challenges as Artemis Moon Missions Aim to Outpace China
On Thursday, NASA provided updates on its Artemis lunar exploration campaign, moving to win the new space race with China.
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SpaceX Launches Hera Planetary Defense Mission, Narrowly Escaping Hurricane Milton
SpaceX launched the European Space Agency's Hera mission on Monday to provide scientists with tools to prevent catastrophic cosmic impacts.
How the Polaris Dawn Mission Made History With the First Civilian Commercial Space Walk
Polaris Dawn, SpaceX’s most ambitious mission to date, successfully carried astronauts the furthest from Earth since the Apollo era.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rockets Temporarily Grounded Following Landing Mishap
This week, an FAA decision has temporarily grounded future launches of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets following a fiery landing failure.
Boeing Starliner Astronauts Could Remain in Space Until 2025, NASA Says
Welcome to this week’s Intelligence Brief… Houston, we’ve got a problem, and it has now kept two astronauts...
NASA Officially Confirms Mysterious Object Recovered in NC Mountains is SpaceX Debris
NASA has officially confirmed that a mysterious object found on a remote North Carolina trail is SpaceX debris that once belonged to one of the American spacecraft company's Dragon capsules.
Boeing’s Starliner Makes History With Successful First Crewed Launch
Welcome to this week’s Intelligence Brief… this week, Boeing made history with the launch of its first crewed...
How Concerned Should We Be About Falling Space Debris?
This week, we examine recent events that are causing heightened concerns about the potential threats associated with falling space debris.
SpaceX Starlink “Extreme Flaring” Increases Reported UAP Sightings and Poses Aviation Risks, New Research Finds
New research shows SpaceX's Starlink satellites can cause extreme flaring, confusing airline pilots and complicating UAP tracking.
A Mysterious Object Discovered in the North Carolina Mountains Likely Fell from Space. Here’s What We Think It Is.
A strange-looking object recently discovered in the mountains of Western North Carolina by an area maintenance worker is believed to be debris that fell from space earlier this week.
Vulcan Centaur Rocket Launch Positions ULA as Newest Challenge to Space X Amid Payload Controversy
The inaugural launch of ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket on Monday marked a new milestone in the growing commercial space industry.
SpaceX Starship: A Musing on Rockets and Their Effect on the Earth
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb considers the effects of rockets on the Earth, following the latest test launch of the massive SpaceX Starship from Boca Chica, Texas.
Experience the Universe Like Never Before: Space Balloons Looking To Elevate Luxury Adventure Tourism
Discover a luxurious journey beyond our planet aboard a space balloon as one company aims to redefine Redefining space tourism.
How to Land a Rocket on Another Planet Without Wreaking Havoc
How to land a rocket on another planet, moon, or even a comet without completely destroying the landing site or damaging the craft.
Pentagon Space Mission Aims to Test Laser Power Beaming in Space
This week, we look at the NRL's efforts to use laser power beaming with its Space Wireless Energy Laser Link (SWELL).
Mysterious Beams of Light and Curious Spirals: Hawaii’s Subaru-Asahi Star Camera Keeps Capturing Bizarre Scenes in the Night Sky
From eerie blue spirals to ghostly green beams of light, the Subaru star camera keeps capturing mysterious scenes in the night skies over Hawaii.
Experimental Military Spacecraft LDPE-3A Launches to Defend U.S. National Security in Space
The experimental military spacecraft LDPE-3A was successfully launched into orbit earlier this week as part of the U.S. Space Force as part of its Long Duration Propulsive ESPA (LDPE) program.
Artemis Mission Has NASA Searching the Lunar South Pole for Landing Sites
This week, we examine several landing sites NASA recently proposed on the Moon's south pole for its ambitious Artemis mission.
The Next Space Race is for Satellite Parking Spaces in Earth’s Orbit
Fierce competition for satellite parking spots in orbit is pointing to an increasingly complex future for space operations.
Politics in Orbit: Russia and the Future of the International Space Station
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Intelligence Brief… with the battle ensuing on the ground in Ukraine, international...
First Moon Landing in 50 Years Only Weeks Away
The first moon landing since the final Apollo missions of the early 1970’s is expected to touch down...
Ramen Noodles Are The Perfect Space Food
Cristina Gomez shares her love of ramen noodles- and why they are basically the best.
Cristina Gomez shares her love of ramen noodles- and why they are basically the best.
Ramen Noodles for Astronauts are a yummy meal option to be enjoyed in orbit on the ISS or on the road to Mars.
Why Did SpaceX Just Launch Muscle Cells into Space?
SpaceX just launched a fresh set of supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), including a batch of...
DART, NASA’s New Planetary Defense Mission, Has Launched Aboard a SpaceX Rocket
A mission to test technology that may one day be used to defend our planet against potentially deadly asteroids and other near-Earth objects was successfully launched on Wednesday, according to NASA.
Bezos Blasts Off
Jeff Bezos has made his trip to space and back, and as the "Billionaire Space Race" continues, more controversy ensues.
Branson and the Billionaire Space Race
This week's newsletter focuses on Richard Branson and the "Billionaire Space Race," as the English business mogul makes his way to space.
This Battlefield Has No WiFi: How Starlink Internet Can Alter Autonomous AI Military Systems
As AI is used on the battlefield, poor internet access in remote areas can cause it to fail. Can Starlink internet solve this issue?
SpaceX History Repeats Itself… Sooner Than Expected
Recent history repeats itself for SpaceX, whose issues with the FAA and other agencies endure following the latest crash of its Starship prototype.
Meteor Shower? Strange Lights Over the Pacific Northwest Had Another Explanation
Stargazers throughout the Pacific Northwest were treated to a striking aerial display on Thursday night, but this bizarre light show was no meteor shower.
Robotic Dog “Zeus” Spotted At Recent SpaceX Crash Site
A robotic dog made a surprise appearance as it was seen lurking around the crash site of SpaceX's SN10 prototype.
“DearMoon” To Give 8 Random People a Free Ride To The Moon
Japanese billionaire plans to send 8 members of the public "further than any human has ever gone from planet earth."
Japanese billionaire plans to send 8 members of the public "further than any human has ever gone from planet earth."
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has invited the public to join him on a six-day trip to the moon...
The Latest SpaceX Starship Crash Highlights Musk’s Issues With the FAA
This week, we look at the recent crash landing of the SpaceX SN9 prototype, and why the FAA's response illustrates ongoing issues Elon Musk has with the agency.
World’s Richest Men Spar Over Starlink and Kuiper Satellite Real Estate
The two richest men on the planet are dueling it out for space supremacy! No, this isn’t a...
NASA Reached New Heights in 2020, While Aiding the Fight Against COVID-19
Overcoming all obstacles, NASA made waves in 2020, setting the stage for future missions to Mars, while managing to aid in pandemic relief.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Will Have Humans on Mars by 2026
Last week, Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, said that he is confident that his company will be launching a crew to Mars by 2026.
SpaceX and NASA Celebrate Historic Launch with Crew-1 Success
It marks the launch of the first NASA-certified commercial human spacecraft system.
It marks the launch of the first NASA-certified commercial human spacecraft system.
SpaceX and NASA's latest success marks the launch of the first NASA-certified commercial human spacecraft system into space.