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Astrobotic Wins Contract for Lunar Wheels on Italian Habitat

The Pittsburgh-based space firm will contribute wheels for Italy's planned drivable lunar habitat.

Georgia Tech Students Build Moon-Like Lab to Test Robots for Future Missions

The specialized facility allows students to simulate the lunar environment and develop autonomous robots for space exploration.

Colorado Students Get Glimpse of Artemis II Moon Mission

NASA's next crewed lunar flight aims to carry astronauts farther into deep space than ever before.

SKY Academy Students Launch Weather Balloon That Circles Globe in 17 Days

Englewood REVIEW covers the remarkable journey of a student-built weather balloon that traveled over 24,000 miles around the world.

Space Composites Startup Atomic 6 Reaches New Heights

The Georgia-based company specializes in high-performance materials for satellites and space stations.

Retired Air Force General Linked to UFO Secrets Goes Missing in New Mexico

Authorities say William Neil McCasland's disappearance poses a 'grave national security crisis'

NASA Study Finds DART Mission Impact Altered Orbit of Didymos–Dimorphos System Around the Sun

The DART spacecraft's intentional impact on the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos shifted the orbit of both Didymos and Dimorphos around the Sun.

Satellites Helped Rescue 300 People in the US Last Year

NOAA's satellite network played a key role in land and water rescues across the country.

Stoke Space Aims to Launch Reusable Rocket from Historic Cape Canaveral

New space company plans to revive unused launch site with revolutionary Nova rocket

NASA Invites Public to Track Artemis II Moon Mission in Real Time

Artemis Real-time Orbit Website and mobile app allow anyone to follow the Orion spacecraft's journey around the Moon.

NASA to Air Northrop Grumman Cargo Craft Departure

Cygnus XL spacecraft to depart International Space Station after delivering over 11,000 pounds of supplies.

20 Twenties Recognize Tomorrow's Aerospace Innovators

Aviation Week's annual program honors outstanding students addressing today's operational problems and long-term challenges.

SETI Researchers Warn Stellar 'Space Weather' Could Hinder Alien Signal Detection

New study highlights how plasma turbulence near transmitting planets could broaden radio signals, making them harder to identify.

Researchers Develop Photonic Crystal Light Sails for Interplanetary Exploration

New design combines low mass, strong wavelength selectivity, and scalable fabrication potential.

Sedona Author to Discuss UFO Disclosure and Humanity's Vertical History

Alan Steinfeld's presentation will explore how the reality of UFOs demands a rewriting of the human story.

Why Some Stars Are Always Visible, Others Seasonal

A space scientist explains the celestial mechanics behind why certain constellations like Orion are visible only at certain times of year, while others like the Big Dipper are always present.

New York State Boosts Space Tech Industry with NYCST Grants

Funding from the Cornell-led consortium supports research, manufacturing, and workforce development initiatives across the state.

NASA's Orion Crew Support Manager Prepares for Artemis II Moon Mission

Paul Boehm leads the team developing life support systems for Orion's first crewed flight around the Moon.

New Satellite Tracks Earth's Rivers Over Year, Finds Less Dramatic Swings

NASA-French SWOT mission provides first-of-its-kind data on river height and width changes globally.

NASA Outlines Requirements for High-Performance Mars Telecommunications Network Spacecraft

The planned procurement covers design, development, integration, launch, and on-orbit operations of a Mars telecommunications orbiter.

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