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In a bid to prolong the operational life of Voyager 1, NASA engineers have turned off the Low-energy Charged Particles experiment, a decision made on April 17, 2026.
As plans for a sustained human presence on the moon evolve, the use of lunar soil for roadways and other infrastructure is gaining attention, particularly through initiatives like the Artemis Program and ESA's Moon Village.
Recent research indicates that specific strains of fungi may withstand the harsh conditions of space travel, potentially aiding future Mars missions.
As Artemis 2 concludes, it's essential to reflect on the motivations behind America's government space initiatives amidst fluctuating public sentiment.
China is significantly enhancing its satellite manufacturing capabilities, aiming to produce thousands of spacecraft each year, though it encounters launch bottlenecks and uncertain market demand.
In a notable advancement for space technology, Blue Origin has successfully reused a booster for its New Glenn rocket during a launch in Florida, although the mission faced some challenges.
The Space Force is evaluating the possibility of allowing Vulcan rockets to conduct lower-energy missions while an investigation into solid rocket motor anomalies is ongoing.
The funding aims to advance technology that could revolutionize spacecraft navigation, drawing inspiration from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
NASA's Human Research Program is focused on ensuring astronaut health during extended space missions, particularly for lunar and Mars exploration.
As Indonesia faces a severe dry season, high-resolution satellite maps show that 5.62 million hectares have been affected by widespread forest fires, raising concerns for the environment and local communities.
The astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-21 have completed their third spacewalk, enhancing the Tiangong space station's safety and extending their mission by an additional month.
Scheduled for April 6, 2026, the Artemis 2 mission aims to orbit the moon, potentially setting a new distance record while astronauts observe the lunar farside.
The latest draft of the EU Space Act is being criticized for introducing ambiguity regarding its application beyond EU borders, raising concerns among stakeholders.
The Anthony Wood '87 Artificial Gravity Lab at Texas A&M University is set to launch a new research centrifuge, enhancing human space research capabilities in the U.S.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman presented a compelling vision for a lunar base on March 24. This initiative is a significant milestone, yet it lacks a comprehensive economic strategy for sustainability.
The new 'Delta' tool from LeoLabs aims to enhance military space operations by identifying potential adversarial activities, moving beyond traditional collision warnings.
Astroscale has successfully completed a critical design review for two cubesats intended for launch next year, aimed at assisting the British military in monitoring space weather and tracking low Earth orbit objects.
The eastern Sierra Nevada is characterized by a significant caldera and various newer craters, contributing to its unique geological features.
The state was unusually dry for much of 2025, but the intensity of the drought has ratcheted up since January 2026.
A historic milestone in human space exploration as Artemis II surpasses the distance achieved by Apollo 13.