Space Exploration

NASA has begun blueprinting the Endurance rover to traverse the gigantic South Pole–Aitken (SPA) basin, a wonderland of promising geological surprises.

SpaceX launched an advanced GPS satellite to orbit Monday night (Dec. 16), on a mission that the U.S. Space Force said showcased a new level of responsiveness and readiness.

SpaceX fired up its next Starship for an engine test before the rocket's next launch to space.

Donald Trump has nominated billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. What do we know about the potential next administrator of America’s space agency?

Enceladus' ice plumes might be the reason why a dark spot on the moon is disappearing. But what is the spot in the first place?

SpaceX launched 22 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's central coast on Friday (Dec. 13).

NASA astronaut Don Pettit's latest photography from the International Space Station showcases not only his visual prowess, but also his engineering skills.

SpaceX has readied its next Starship vehicle for testing ahead of the megarocket's 7th test flight.

We have only one example of biology forming in the universe – life on Earth. But what if life can form in other ways?

Humanity needs to address the growing space junk problem now, before it gets completely out of hand, scientists stress.