The U.S. military's classified mini space shuttle, the X-37B, successfully returned to Earth after completing an extensive mission lasting 434 days in orbit. This remarkable feat showcases advancements in aerospace technology and the military's ongoing efforts to leverage space for strategic purposes. Launched from NASA&

NASA Successfully Acquires GPS Signals on the Moon By Katherine Schauer, NASA Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander captured its first sunrise on the Moon, marking the beginning of the lunar day and the start of surface operations in its new home. Credit: Firefly Aerospace On March 3, 2025, NASA and

Lunar Sample Research: Helping to Protect Astronauts and Uncover the Origins of Water on the Moon By Anne Wainscott-Sargent, Georgia Institute of Technology Dust and rocks residing on the surface of the moon endure a relentless barrage in space. Without a protective magnetosphere and atmosphere like that of Earth, the

There are several well-documented health risks associated with prolonged exposure to microgravity, including muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and alterations in organ function and overall health. Astronauts frequently report symptoms indicative of immune dysfunction, such as skin rashes and other inflammatory conditions. Recent research led by Rodolfo A. Salido and

More than fifty years passed between the last Apollo mission and the United States' return to the lunar surface, with the first-ever private lander touching down last February. Now, starting Sunday, two more missions are set to follow within a single week, marking a bold push by NASA and

On December 27th, 2024, the Chilean station of the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) detected 2024 YR4. This Near-Earth Asteroid (NEA) belongs to the Apollo group, which orbits the Sun with a period of approximately four years. For most of its orbit, 2024 YR4 orbits far from Earth, but

AUSTIN, Texas — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted approval for the upcoming flight of SpaceX's Starship, even as investigations regarding the previous failed flight are underway. The FAA announced its decision on February 28, confirming that SpaceX could proceed with the impending Flight 8, now slated for

After several postponements, Europe's Ariane 6 launcher will carry out its first commercial mission on Monday when it puts a French military intelligence satellite into space. The launch from the Kourou base in French Guiana is key to Europe's efforts to build up its security autonomy

```html On December 3rd, 2018, NASA's Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) successfully rendezvoused with the Near-Earth Asteroid (NEA) 101955 Bennu. This mission aims to collect a sample of rock and regolith from the asteroid's surface, providing valuable insights into the early