Should we settle Mars, or is it a dumb idea for humans to live off world?
Should we all just read A City on Mars and call the whole thing off?
Space
Lunar Gateway’s skeleton is complete—its next stop may be Trump’s chopping block
The NASA official in charge of Gateway briefed Ars on the program's challenges and achievements.
Trump White House budget proposal eviscerates science funding at NASA
"This would decimate American leadership in space."
“What the hell are you doing?” How I learned to interview astronauts, scientists, and billionaires
The best part about journalism is not collecting information. It's sharing it.
With new contracts, SpaceX will become the US military’s top launch provider
The military's stable of certified rockets will include Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Vulcan, and New Glenn.
SpinLaunch—yes, the centrifuge rocket company—is making a hard pivot to satellites
"Launch has generally been more of a cost center than a profit center."
Rocket Report: Next Starship flight to reuse booster; FAA clears New Glenn
"The first Super Heavy reuse will be a step towards our goal of zero-touch reflight."
SpaceX just took a big step toward reusing Starship’s Super Heavy booster
A "flight-proven" Super Heavy booster will power SpaceX's next Starship test flight.
Starliner’s flight to the space station was far wilder than most of us thought
"Hey, this is a very precarious situation we're in."
Trump White House drops diversity plan for Moon landing it created back in 2019
"We’re updating our language regarding plans to send crew to the lunar surface."
Rocket Report: Falcon 9 may smash reuse record; Relativity roving to Texas?
"It is what he has always dreamt of."
The ax has become an important part of the Space Force’s arsenal
"I’ve terminated 11 major contracts in less than three years."
What’s behind the changed relationship between Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump?
Amazon founder has executed a sharp public reversal in his relationship with Trump.
Can NASA remain nonpartisan when basic spaceflight truths are shredded?
"Let's bring them home NOW, Sir!"
Here’s the secret to how Firefly was able to nail its first lunar landing
Darkness fell over Mare Crisium, ending a daily dose of dazzling images from the Moon.