The sugar was detected near the center of our Milky Way galaxy, which shines brightly with stars in this artificially colored image. NASA / JPL-Caltech Scientists have made a sweet discovery near the ...

Flaming chunks of metal crash into homes, farms and parking lots. Who’s to blame? And who pays for the damage?

We all need some space sometimes—but it's harder to find than you might think. How far into our universe do we have to go to reach somewhere truly empty? Our first stop is the International Space ...

SpaceX is evolving from the world's leading launch provider into an AI infrastructure company, making (WSPC a compelling way ...

In this week’s special episode of Space Minds coming to you a day early, host Mike Gruss speaks with Heather Pringle, CEO of the Space Foundation on the just released Space Report 2025 Q2 edition and ...

Members of Congress can watch tanks maneuver, tour warships and see combat aircraft fly. Space Force leaders have no comparable way to demonstrate the battlefield they oversee — one where satellites ...

With 2025 nearly in the books, let’s revisit some of the highlights of the year in space, from astronomy to spaceflight. If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning ...

Expect a further rush of spending beyond last year's record levels, as investors chase the promise of space-based data centers and look to piggyback on a potential SpaceX IPO SpaceX's potential ...

The era of the International Space Station (ISS) is coming to a close. In the near future, NASA plans to bring down the station in a controlled deorbit. The end of the ISS will leave a large gap in ...

A backup version of Skylab was displayed when the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum opened 50 years ago. After renovation of the building, the artifact is once more on view in a new gallery ...

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As NASA fought to catch up to the Soviet Union in the space race, they selected a Navy veteran as the first astronaut. But what happened once Alan Shepard stepped into the space capsule? Alan Shepard ...