Space Exploration

SpaceX Starship Rocket Explodes After Liftoff, Scattering Debris Over Atlantic

SpaceX's seventh Starship test flight ended in an explosion minutes after launch, dispersing debris over the Atlantic Ocean and prompting temporary flight diversions.

Top-secret X-37B Spaceplane: A Year in Orbit and Counting

The U.S. Space Force's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle continues its record-breaking mission, exceeding one year in orbit with advanced experiments and groundbreaking maneuvers.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket: A Landmark Maiden Flight (video)

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully reached orbit on its debut flight, signaling a major step forward for the company and the commercial space industry.

Elon Musk Advocates Direct Mars Mission, Labels Lunar Efforts a ‘Distraction’

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has publicly criticized NASA's Artemis Program, advocating for a direct human mission to Mars and dismissing lunar expeditions as diversions from the ultimate goal of interplanetary colonization.

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes History With Closest Pass to the Sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has set a new record, venturing closer to the Sun than any spacecraft in history, unlocking unprecedented insights into our star’s mysteries.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Successfully Hot-Fired, First Launch License Secured

Blue Origin has successfully conducted the first hot-fire test of its New Glenn rocket and secured an FAA license for its inaugural test launch, marking a major milestone in the company's space exploration ambitions.

Starbase: Elon Musk’s Vision for a Spacefaring Texas City

Starbase, Texas, is the ambitious hub of SpaceX’s plans for space exploration and innovation. This small Gulf Coast community is transforming into a futuristic city with a mission to reach the stars.

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