NASA has shared new testing footage of Ernest, a prototype rover built to handle steep terrain, lift its wheels over obstacles, and move faster than current Mars rovers.
China’s launch cadence stayed hot with four missions in three days, but the Kuaizhou-11 flight drew concern after hours of silence, even as U.S. Space Force tracking later suggested it reached orbit.
Firefly CEO Jason Kim argues that the moon is shifting from a symbol of exploration to a practical economic frontier, with NASA, Artemis, and commercial lunar missions laying the groundwork.
NASA has named the four astronauts and backup for Artemis 3, but the bigger story is the mission itself. Jeff Foust reports on the revised flight profile, the lander tests in Earth orbit, and the schedule pressure now hanging over the program.
Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope say Terzan 5 is a “bulge fossil fragment,” a discovery that could help explain how the Milky Way’s bulge formed.
A new CSIS report finds that the growth in U.S. solid rocket motor production is not enough for Pentagon demands, complicating missile-defense efforts.
The June new moon offers excellent conditions for planet spotting. Here are three telescopes perfect for beginners to explore the night sky during this lunar phase.
A recent study suggests a moon-sized impactor altered Venus’ rotation over 4.5 billion years ago, potentially explaining its unique rotational characteristics.
China’s Chang’e-7 mission is slated for 2026 and will focus on mapping the lunar south pole while searching for water ice in the moon’s permanently shadowed regions.