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China joins race to develop space-based data centers with 5-year plan

By Julian Dossett published

China will work on establishing space-based data centers as a part of a larger five-year plan to expand the nation's already significant presence in space.

Satellites
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NASA chief flies over Artemis 2 moon rocket | Space photo of the day for Feb. 5, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman took Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for a ride over the Artemis 2 launch pad recently.

Artemis
Two adult astronauts and one child-sized astronaut with dark helmets stand on a red surface with domed buildings nearby

It's time to think about human reproduction in space, scientists urge

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

"If reproduction is ever to occur beyond Earth, it must do so with a clear commitment to safety, transparency and ethical integrity."

Human Spaceflight
NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket in front of a full moon

NASA had 3 years to fix fuel leaks on its Artemis moon rocket. Why are they still happening?

By Josh Dinner published

NASA stopped short of completing a critical fuel test for its Artemis 2 SLS rocket because of hydrogen leaks that sound a lot like the problems they had during Artemis 1.

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Perseverance in action

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover completes its 1st drive planned by AI

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

"The fundamental elements of generative AI are showing a lot of promise in streamlining the pillars of autonomous navigation for off-planet driving."

Mars Rovers
View from the upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket during a launch of 25 Starlink satellites on Feb. 2, 2026. The upper stage failed to deorbit as planned on that mission, after successfully deploying the satellites.

SpaceX grounds its Falcon 9 rocket after a problem with its upper stage. Will the Crew-12 astronaut mission be affected?

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX has temporarily grounded its Falcon 9 rocket after an upper stage failed to deorbit as planned during a Feb. 2 launch. Will the issue affect the company's Crew-12 astronaut mission?

Launches & Spacecraft
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Artemis 2 SLS wet dress rehearsal latest news: NASA plans a round 2 for Artemis rocket fueling test

By Josh Dinner last updated

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026: Follow NASA's last major test of SLS before the launch of Artemis 2 and a crew of astronauts around the moon.

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Artist's illustration of Artemis 2 mission including the Orion spacecraft with Earth in background

NASA's Artemis 2 mission: Everything you need to know

By Brett Tingley last updated

Reference Artemis 2 is the second scheduled flight of the Artemis program and the first crewed Artemis mission that will send four astronauts around the moon.

Reference
NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket on the pad.

NASA just delayed the Artemis 2 moon mission because its giant rocket has a leak — we've seen this before

By Mike Wall published

NASA has delayed its Artemis 2 moon launch until March at the earliest, after encountering some issues during a key prelaunch exercise known as a wet dress rehearsal.

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NASA fuels its Artemis 2 moon rocket during a crucial prelaunch test on Feb. 2, 2026.

NASA fuels up giant Artemis 2 moon rocket. Yes, it's a little leaky. So is it ready to fly?

By Mike Wall published

NASA fully fueled its Artemis 2 moon rocket during a crucial test today (Feb. 2) but had to pause the operation twice due to leaks. Will the agency still try to launch on Feb. 8?

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