Space Exploration

The era of modern space exploration is marked by ambitious missions that push the boundaries of human knowledge and technological capabilities. NASA's Artemis program aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon, paving the way for future Mars exploration. Private companies like SpaceX are revolutionizing space travel with reusable rockets, making it more affordable and accessible. The James Webb Space Telescope is unveiling unprecedented views of the early universe, while robotic explorers like Perseverance rover on Mars and Dragonfly on Titan are expanding our understanding of the solar system. Future endeavors include asteroid mining, establishing lunar bases, and even interstellar travel as we continue to explore the vast cosmic frontier.

News & Analysis

May 02, 2025
Amazon plans to use the satellites to roll out high-speed internet service later this year.
May 02, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
May 01, 2025
The FAA has cleared SpaceX to increase the number of Falcon 9 flights from Vandenberg SFB, California, from 36 to up to 50 operations per year.
May 01, 2025
Amazon's initial clutch of Kuiper satellites reached orbit April 28.
May 01, 2025
True Anomaly, a manufacturer of defense spacecraft, has raised a $260 million Series C round.
Apr 30, 2025
Satellite operator SES Global is expecting a 30% boost in capacity of its O3b mPower medium Earth orbit network as two more spacecraft come online in May.
Apr 29, 2025
Axiom Space’s fourth four-person private astronaut mission to the International Space Station is set for May 29.
Apr 29, 2025
A ULA Atlas V rocket has lifted off from Cape Canaveral to deliver the first 27 satellites for Amazon’s Kuiper broadband communications network into LEO.