NASA finds water and organics in asteroid sample—possible clues to origin of life
"Boy, did we really nail it."
Space
A year from launch, the Europa Clipper spacecraft nears finish line
The future of NASA's planetary science division is clouded by a budget crunch.
For the third time in a year, Russian hardware on the space station is leaking
Will this leak be blamed on "external impacts" as well?
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket is about to become a workhorse for NASA
"It’s an incredible capability for our nation. We’re fortunate to have it.”
Spanish company’s success comes at a critical time for Europe’s launch industry
"This launch culminates over 12 years of relentless effort."
Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites add to astronomers’ light-pollution woes
Scientists search for solutions as Amazon plans to launch 3,200 satellites.
Atlas V rocket completes on-target orbital delivery for Amazon
Amazon really doesn't want to show anyone what its Internet satellites look like.
Rocket Report: NASA to test new RS-25 engines; Russia’s phantom rockets
"Really it was more of a timeline and uncertainty shrinker, if you will."
World’s largest space conference succeeds in making a Starship update boring
In a much-anticipated Starship Q&A, no one asked about the stuff we all want to know.
Japan is studying a reusable rocket, but it won’t fly before 2030
This launcher would replace the H3 rocket, which hasn't yet become operational.
Russia talks a big future in space while its overall budget is quietly cut
The presentation had something of the feel of a Potemkin Village.
It’s crunch time for companies building NASA’s commercial lunar landers
Big tests loom in the months ahead for NASA's lander fleet.
Dish botches satellite deorbit, gets hit with FCC’s first space-debris fine
Old TV satellite's graveyard orbit isn't high enough, poses orbital debris risk.
Rocket Report: Iran launches satellite; Artemis II boosters get train ride
Is ArianeGroup finally getting more serious about a reusable rocket?
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is home after a year in space
His mission was originally supposed to last six months.
