Latest articles by Mike Wall
Vega C rocket launches European-Chinese space weather satellite to orbit
A Vega C rocket launched the European-Chinese SMILE space weather mission to orbit on Monday night (May 18).
These Apollo 'UFO' images have been public for decades. So why are people talking about them now?
Much of the UFO imagery that the Pentagon released last week was new, but we've known for decades about the odd things that the Apollo astronauts saw on and around the moon.
SpaceX launches 6,500 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station after delay (video)
SpaceX launched its Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station today (May 15) after a weather delay, sending 6,500 pounds of supplies to orbit.
SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket will do something completely new on Flight 12 — take a good look at itself
SpaceX's advanced new "V3" Starship megarocket is set to fly for the first time ever next week. The debut will feature some in-space action never seen before on a Starship mission.
Artemis 3 astronaut test flight will be 'one of the most highly complex missions NASA has undertaken.' These new details reveal why.
NASA just revealed some new details about its upcoming Artemis 3 astronaut mission to Earth orbit, which is targeted to launch in late 2027.
Will Starship launch from foreign shores? SpaceX 'constantly exploring' options for megarocket liftoff sites
SpaceX just revealed that it's on the hunt for additional launch sites for its Starship megarocket, eyeing locations both inside and beyond the United States.
Cost estimate for 'Golden Dome' missile defense system balloons to $1.2 trillion
It will likely cost about $1.2 trillion to develop and operate President Trump's planned "Golden Dome" missile defense system, according to a new Congressional Budget Office report.
SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket finally has a debut launch date. Here's when it will fly
SpaceX is officially targeting May 19 for the debut of Starship Version 3, an advanced new vehicle that could help humanity take its first steps on the moon and Mars.
Star Catcher just raised $65 million to build the world's first power grid in space — with lasers
Star Catcher Industries just raised $65 million to build a constellation of power-beaming satellites, which the Florida company thinks will supercharge the off-Earth economy.
SpaceX fuels up Starship V3 megarocket for 1st time ahead of crucial test flight (photos)
SpaceX has stacked and fueled the new version of its Starship megarocket for the first time ever, gearing up for a key test flight that could launch as soon as May 19.
SpaceX launches secret US spy satellites to orbit from California (video, photos)
SpaceX launched a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. government this evening (May 11) from California's foggy central coast.
China's Tianzhou 10 freighter delivers 7 tons of cargo to Tiangong space station
The Tianzhou 10 freighter delivered nearly seven tons of supplies to China's Tiangong space station early Monday morning (May 10), about five hours after launching atop a Long March 7 rocket.
Pentagon unveils trove of declassfied 'UFO' videos. How to see them all, from 'a football-shaped body' to 'a misshapen and uneven ball of white light'
The Pentagon released a new tranche of UFO files on Friday (May 8). Among the documents are nearly 30 videos, which feature a range of intriguing objects.
SpaceX just fired up its 33-engine Starship 'V3' Super Heavy rocket booster. When could it fly? (video)
SpaceX just took a big step toward its next Starship test flight, firing up all 33 engines of the vehicle's Super Heavy on the pad in Texas.
'Whatever Russia is testing, it's sophisticated': 2 Russian satellites get within 10 feet of each other in orbit
Two Russian satellites got within 10 feet (3 meters) of each other recently, demonstrating a sophisticated set of orbital maneuvering skills.
Watch SpaceX Starlink train circle Earth in amazing satellite video
A video captured by a newly launched SpaceX Starlink satellite shows us what it's like to zoom above our beautiful blue planet.
Former NASA chief Jim Bridenstine takes over as CEO of Quantum Space
Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is the new CEO of Quantum Space, a company developing maneuverable spacecraft for use by the U.S. military and commercial operators.
'It was quite a light show!' NASA astronaut spies dramatic fireball from the International Space Station (photos)
NASA astronaut Chris Williams photographed a fireball from above recently, capturing the stunning site from aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX sends 45 satellites to orbit in nighttime launch from California (video)
SpaceX launched 45 satellites to orbit from California early Sunday morning (May 3), including a South Korean spacecraft that was originally supposed to fly in 2022.
Russia's new homegrown Soyuz 5 rocket aces debut launch
Russia launched its Soyuz 5 medium-lift rocket for the first time ever on Thursday (April 30), and things apparently went well.
This SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch looks amazing from space in these wild satellite photos
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket flew for the first time in 18 months Wednesday (April 29), and a sharp-eyed satellite was watching.
Welcome home! Artemis 2's Orion capsule returns to Florida after epic moon mission (photo)
Artemis 2's Orion capsule has returned to its Florida launch site, just three weeks after carrying four astronauts on a historic journey around the moon's far side.
Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launches 32 Amazon internet satellites to orbit
Liftoff occurred at 4:57 a.m. EDT on Thursday (April 30).
