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With the upcoming G7 Leaders' Summit in Evian, France, the science academies of G7 nations emphasize the critical need for international governance in space exploration.
In a significant milestone, a Hong Kong astronaut will participate in a Chinese space mission, marking the first such inclusion as part of a three-member crew set to launch on Sunday.
On May 23, 2026, SpaceX successfully launched its most advanced Starship to date, a crucial step as NASA prepares for future moon landings with this upgraded spacecraft.
In a significant development, SpaceX has conducted its 12th Starship test flight, just days after Elon Musk's announcement regarding a public offering for the company.
In a significant milestone, SpaceX has launched its latest Starship vehicle, V3, successfully completing most of its test objectives during its first suborbital flight.
NASA is reaching out for partnerships to help narrate its significant missions, including the Artemis Moon missions and advancements in nuclear propulsion.
On May 27, NASA will broadcast live coverage of a spacewalk by two Roscosmos cosmonauts outside the International Space Station, starting at 10:15 a.m. EDT.
As SpaceX prepares for another test launch of its Starship rocket, concerns about the company's reliance on this massive vehicle have been highlighted in recent filings.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has conducted observations of nearly 9,000 star clusters in the galaxy Messier 51, providing valuable insights into these celestial formations.
In a significant move, NASA has announced a major reorganization that combines mission directorates and involves personnel changes, marking one of its largest restructurings in recent years.
In a move to maintain high standards in research and development, NASA has announced its intention to solicit bids for the management of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
The inaugural launch attempt of SpaceX's latest Starship vehicle was halted due to a ground equipment malfunction on May 21, 2026.
On May 18, Varda Space Industries successfully executed its sixth reentry mission, continuing its dual focus on pharmaceutical research and hypersonic testing.
On June 17, media representatives will gather at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility to observe the Pegasus XL rocket, which will carry a Katalyst spacecraft aiming to enhance the orbit of the Swift Observatory.
The Space Force is set to double its active-duty personnel by 2030, although it faces hurdles related to training capacity and the establishment of new units.
The U.S. took part in an Artemis Accords workshop in Lima, Peru, as more nations express commitment to safe exploration of celestial bodies, including the Moon and Mars.
NASA's Lunar Environment Test Rig (LESTR) is designed to simulate extreme lunar conditions, essential for testing materials for future moon missions.
A new theoretical perspective suggests that under specific conditions, black holes might avoid singularities by considering the interplay of charge and Hawking radiation.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has revealed a rare galaxy located 100 million light-years from Earth, showcasing a bright center and an unusual structure that hints at spiral formation.
A newly discovered exoplanet, comparable in size to Saturn but exhibiting Earth-like temperatures, has been found to possess a methane-rich atmosphere, as reported by a recent study using NASA's JWST.