We could terraform Mars with desert moss — but does that mean we should?
A desert moss could be the key to terraforming Mars, according to a recent study published by Chinese scientists.
Save Freedom: We must stop the destruction of the International Space Station
Last week was incredibly depressing. For anyone paying attention, it finally became apparent that, unless a dramatic change occurs after decades of service, coming events may well push an American icon into the trash heap of history.
How the Applied Physics Laboratory is tackling Artemis moon exploration
The moon is far from being a “been there, done that” world, even taking into account the six Apollo landings that allowed a dozen different astronauts to walk the lunar surface between 1969 and 1972.
China gears up for deep space missions after collecting 1,935 grams of lunar far side samples
HELSINKI — China is getting set for future deep space missions, having retrieved nearly two kilograms of lunar samples from the moon’s far side.
MDA Space receives contract for next phase of lunar Gateway robotic arm development
WASHINGTON — MDA Space has received a contract from the Canadian Space Agency worth $1 billion Canadian ($730 million) for the next phase of development of a robotic arm system for the lunar Gateway.
NASA awards SpaceX contract for space station deorbit vehicle
WASHINGTON — NASA selected SpaceX to develop a spacecraft that will be used to perform the final phases of the deorbiting of the International Space Station around the end of the decade.
Chang’e-6 delivers first lunar far side samples to Earth after 53-day mission
HELSINKI — The Chang’e-6 return capsule reentered Earth’s atmosphere early Tuesday, safely delivering unique lunar material expected to provide unique insights into the evolution of the moon.
Starliner return delayed to July
WASHINGTON — NASA and Boeing have pushed back the return of the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station until at least early July to continue studies of propulsion system problems.
Falcon Heavy launches GOES-U weather satellite
WASHINGTON — A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifted off June 25 carrying the final spacecraft in a series of geostationary weather satellites that also features several firsts.
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover enters new Red Planet territory: ‘Bright Angel’
Since January, NASA’s Perseverance rover has been tracing the south side of Neretva Vallis, which is possibly the fossil of a river that once fed the rover’s landing site in Jezero Crater.
Gilat takes to the air with $245 million Stellar Blu takeover plan
TAMPA, Fla. — Israel’s Gilat Satellite Networks announced plans June 17 to buy Stellar Blu Solutions, a Texas-based aircraft equipment integration specialist, in a deal worth up to $245 million to chase the emerging market for multi-orbit Wi-Fi on planes.
China takes small step towards the moon with rocket test
HELSINKI — China’s main space contractor has carried out a successful static fire test of a rocket first stage designed to take astronauts to the moon.
U.S. and India advance human spaceflight cooperation
WASHINGTON — The governments of the United States and India announced June 17 they are moving ahead with cooperation on human spaceflight that would include flying an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station, although with few details on who would fly and when.
Starliner ISS stay extended to complete thruster and helium leak testing
WASHINGTON — NASA and Boeing have again extended the stay of the CST-100 Starliner at the International Space Station as engineers wrap up analysis of thruster problems and helium leaks on the crewed spacecraft.