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NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins floats in the International Space Station’s cupola in this photo, which NASA shared on May 9, 2022.
NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins is the 1st Black woman to command a space mission. Will we see more diversity in the future on the final frontier?

By Chelsea Gohd Published

"Diversity makes the crew stronger."

Human Spaceflight
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NASA announces experimental X-70 Fractal aircraft: A 'new beginning for aeronautics'

By Brett Tingley Published

NASA has announced its next X-plane, known as the X-70 Fractal, designed to test advanced maneuverability and which will feature a rapidly reconfigurable design.

Aerospace
Artist's illustration of a Chinese astronaut on the moon.
China lays out plans to land astronauts on the moon 'before 2030.' Can NASA still win this race?

By Mike Wall Published

China has laid out its roadmap for landing astronauts on the moon "before 2030," a milestone that NASA hopes to achieve in 2028.

The moon
Early Black Friday beginner telescope deal — this portable Celestron is now 25% off at Amazon

By Harry Bennett Published

Deals This portable and beginner-friendly telescope is perfect for stargazing newbies or those who want better views but aren't ready to spend thousands.

Deals
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory orbits above Earth in this artist’s concept.
NASA's Swift space telescope crashes back to Earth after failed rescue attempt

By Mike Wall last updated

NASA's Swift space telescope crashed back to Earth today (Nov. 4), three months after a private spacecraft was supposed to boost the observatory to a higher orbit.

Missions
NASA astronaut Anil Menon points his camera toward his spacesuit’s helmet visor and takes a selfie during a spacewalk on Oct. 29, 2026.
2 astronauts will finish upgrading ISS solar arrays during spacewalk today: Watch it live

By Mike Wall Published

NASA's Anil Menon and Canada Joshua Kutryk will install the International Space Station's final roll-out solar array during a spacewalk today (Nov. 5). Here's how to watch it live.

International Space Station
The U.S. Air Force’s rail-launched Super Strypi rocket lifted off from Hawaii about 9:45 p.m. local time on Nov. 3, 2015,, roared toward the sky and failed less than a minute into the long-awaited flight.
On this day in space! Nov. 4, 2015: A rail-launched Super Strypi rocket carrying 13 baby satellites failed during its debut launch for the US Air Force

By Hanneke Weitering, Elizabeth Howell Published

On Nov. 4, 2015, the United States Air Force launched an experimental Super Strypi rail-launched rocket carrying 13 tiny satellites, but it failed just after liftoff from Hawaii.

Space Exploration
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Trump declares 'American space superiority for all eternity' in election night proclamation

By Josh Dinner Published

President Trump has declared space a frontier for all humanity, asserting America's right to develop and settle the solar system under U.S. law.

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Space Exploration
Upcoming Marvel movies and TV shows: Avengers: Doomsday, Secret Wars, X-Men & more

By Fran Ruiz Published

The MCU’s Multiverse Saga is nearly over, but there are plenty more Marvel movies and shows on the horizon.

Space Movies & Shows
'Trials and Tribble-ations' at 30: The classic 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' episode that brought Captains Kirk and Sisko face-to-face

By Richard Edwards Published

How "Forrest Gump", pizza, and a massive supporting cast of furballs came together to make one of "Star Trek"'s finest hours.

Space Movies & Shows
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