New Cold War in space heats up as nations rush to place nuclear reactors on the moon
Nuclear reactors would enable pioneering nations to build lunar bases by supplying electricity to support life and construction activity.
Senegal joins movement for peaceful space exploration with Artemis Accords accession
The West African nation has been positioning itself as an active contributor to the global effort to explore the moon, Mars and beyond.
Blue Origin is one of a number of private aerospace companies seeking to establish a hub on the moon for use in future space missions.
From the inception of its civilian space agency in 1961 to major modern launches, France continues to shape Europe’s presence in the sector.
AX-4 Mission's Historic Spaceflight
Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability test in Australia shows trilateral initiative's potential
The DARC system will enable the United States, United Kingdom and Australia to protect critical satellite systems via continuous monitoring.
Tokyo’s new space defense strategy highlights need for preparedness
New guidelines note that access to space is indispensable for Japan, while warning that the nation must prepare against potential threats.
Singapore emerging as hub for space-related entrepreneurship, communications
Amid growing ASEAN investment in space, Singapore's support for startups is anchoring the nation’s role in the regional space economy.
Legal ambiguities underpin Martian meteorite ownership debate
In outer space, the ownership of meteors is undisputed. But once they crash through the Earth's atmosphere, provenance is less clear-cut.
Arianespace rockets to the lead of the global market for commercial launches
The France-based company has overseen a string of successful missions and rocket designs, placing more than 1,100 satellites into orbit.
Coronal loops may hold the key to predicting the timing of solar flares
These dazzling features in the sun's atmosphere have the potential to become a valuable tool for predicting strong solar flares.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 docks with International Space Station
American astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan's Kimiya Yui and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov are joining the ISS on a six-month mission.
Parker Solar Probe captures closest-ever images of the sun as primary mission wraps
Since its launch in August 2018, NASA's revolutionary spacecraft has been providing insights into the sun and its impact on the solar system.