A Billionaire Promised Artists a Trip to the Moon. They Never Got Off the Ground
An enigmatic Japanese billionaire picked 10 artists to fly to the moon, only to pull the plug. Now they’re figuring out ...
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NASA stacks moon-bound Artemis 2 rocket: Space photo of the day
The Space Launch System (SLS) core stage and rocket boosters have now been stood up and mated in preparation for NASA's ...
Astronauts in San Diego look ahead to the moon and beyond
Andre Douglas didn’t get picked to go to the moon, but he’ll still get a moment that’s out of this world. Next year, Douglas ...
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NASA officially adds SpaceX's giant Starship megarocket to its launch roster
SpaceX's Starship megarocket, the world's most powerful rocket, is officially on NASA's list for future launches.
Rocket Report: Stoke is stoked; sovereignty is the buzzword in Europe
A German startup named Isar Aerospace will try to launch its first rocket Saturday, aiming to become the first in a wave of ...
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NASA stacks moon-bound Artemis 2 rocket: Space photo of the day
On March 23, 2025, technicians working at NASA's Kennedy Space Center mated together major elements of the rocket that will launch the Artemis 2 mission with the first humans to the moon in more ...
Post-DEI, who will be the next Americans to walk on the moon?
The crew of Artemis III will not only reflect the diversity of America but will also be as qualified to walk on the moon as ...
SpaceX Puts Humans in Orbit Over Earth’s Poles for the First Time
Chun Wang, a Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur, paid an undisclosed amount for the mission. Some satellites are already in polar orbit, and researchers called it a routine flight.
Introducing the Stars of Blue Origin’s All-Female Flight
The women making history on Blue Origin’s first all-female flight—Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Amanda ...
The first flight of Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket lasted just 40 seconds
Isar Aerospace, based in Germany, is the first in a crop of new European rocket companies to attempt an orbital launch. If ...
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First Orbital Rocket Launched From Western Europe Crashes Into Sea After Roughly 30-Second Flight
Isar Aerospace, the company behind the rocket, is still heralding the launch as a success due to the data it provided ...