Watch a NASA moon rover complete a lunar obstacle course (video) By Stefanie Waldek published 15 August 22 A prototype of the lunar rover demonstrated its capabilities in navigating the moon's challenging terrain.
NASA's Artemis 1 moon megarocket faces final test before rolling out for launch By Andrew Jones published 15 August 22 Engineers are testing a system designed to destroy NASA's massive Space Launch System moon rocket in case of a launch emergency.
NASA's massive moon rocket will roll out earlier than planned By Meghan Bartels published 15 August 22 NASA will roll out its massive rocket for a flight around the moon earlier than planned.
NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission: Live updates By Space.com Staff published 15 August 22 See the latest news about NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission here.
How to watch NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission briefings and megarocket rollout this week By Tariq Malik published 15 August 22 You can learn about NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission science and watch its SLS megarocket roll to the launch pad in webcasts this week.
On This Day In Space: Aug. 15, 1977: 'Wow!' Mystery signal boosts search for E.T. By Hanneke Weitering published 15 August 22 On Aug. 15, 1977, astronomers using Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope detected the famous "Wow!" signal. Learn how it happened On This Day in Space!
See the huge solar wings of China's space station in motion above Earth (video) By Andrew Jones published 13 August 22 China’s space station recently gained a new module and with it a pair of huge, solar energy-capturing “wings” that can rotate as the outpost orbits the Earth.
Space photos: The most amazing images this week! By Elizabeth Howell published 13 August 22 See the best photos on Space.com this week.
SpaceX launches 46 Starlink satellites, lands rocket on drone ship By Elizabeth Howell published 12 August 22 SpaceX sent a batch of 46 Starlink satellites into orbit Friday (Aug. 12) at 5:40 p.m. EDT (2140 GMT). The target orbit seems prone to space debris from a Russian anti-satellite test.
VP Kamala Harris pledges new 'rules framework' for commercial space By Elizabeth Howell published 12 August 22 U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, also the chair of the National Space Council, says the 'outdated' rules governing commercial space will be addressed starting Sept. 9.
Rocket Lab plans another helicopter catch later this year By Elizabeth Howell published 12 August 22 The company says data so far from May's first epic helicopter snatch shows a lot of success, even though they let it go into the water.
New rules needed to fix growing space debris problem, FCC says By Elizabeth Howell published 12 August 22 The FCC opened a new inquiry Aug. 5 focusing on how space manufacturing may help the fight against space debris — or hinder it.
Damaged Russian airfield in Crimea spied by satellites (photos) By Brett Tingley published 11 August 22 Satellite images have revealed the extent of damage at Russia's Saki Air Base on Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula, currently occupied by Russian military forces.
SpaceX fires up Starship Super Heavy booster again in long engine test By Mike Wall published 11 August 22 The Super Heavy prototype Booster 7 fired one of its 33 Raptor engines for 20 seconds on Thursday (Aug. 11).
3rd Chinese space station module arrives at spaceport ahead of October launch By Andrew Jones published 11 August 22 The Mengtian module arrived at Wenchang spaceport in south China on Tuesday (Aug. 9) after being shipped in containers from the northern port city of Tianjin.
China launches 16 commercial remote sensing and weather satellites By Andrew Jones published 11 August 22 China has carried out its ninth orbital mission within the last 30 days, sending 16 new commercial satellites into orbit with a Long March 6 rocket.
Hubble-servicing NASA astronaut urges human-robot synergy for future moon missions By Josh Dinner published 11 August 22 John Grunsfeld says NASA should embrace and expand the partnership between human space explorers and robotic ones.
SpaceX's Starship won't launch on 1st orbital test flight this month By Mike Wall published 11 August 22 The first orbital test flight of SpaceX's Starship deep-space transportation vehicle won't get off the ground this month.
Pentagon space chief condemns 'irresponsible' launch of Russian inspector satellite By Brett Tingley published 10 August 22 The Pentagon is speaking out against Russia's launch of a spy satellite believed to be shadowing one of its American counterparts closely in the same orbit.
Did North Korea lie about its big ICBM test launch? By Mike Wall published 10 August 22 The first launch of North Korea's powerful new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) this spring apparently didn't go well after all.
