China launches Yunhai-1 03 Earth-observing satellite into orbit By Elizabeth Howell published 21 September 22 China launched the Yunhai-1 03 Earth-observing satellite from the Gobi Desert on Tuesday (Sept. 20). The spacecraft's predecessor was hit by a piece of space junk.
SpaceX Starship orbital flight 'highly likely' in November, Elon Musk says By Mike Wall published 21 September 22 But late October is still in play as well.
NASA's DART asteroid-smashing mission spots Jupiter and its moons By Tereza Pultarova published 21 September 22 NASA's asteroid smasher DART captured a photo of Jupiter and its four moons to test its autonomous navigation system that will lead it to the collision with asteroid Dimorphos next week.
Russia launches NASA astronaut to space station under new 'crew swap' agreement By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 September 22 A U.S. astronaut has lifted off for the International Space Station, flying in a seat on a Soyuz spacecraft that was reserved through the first "crew swap" agreement since the space shuttle program.
Watch NASA's crucial fueling test of its Artemis 1 moon rocket today for free By Mike Wall published 21 September 22 Technicians are scheduled to begin loading supercold liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellants into Artemis 1's Space Launch System megarocket today at 7:15 a.m. EDT (1115 GMT). Watch it live.
NASA's DART mission will put on an asteroid-smashing show next week By Elizabeth Howell published 21 September 22 NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) probe will slam into an asteroid next week, and we'll get to watch the action live.
Watch Russian Soyuz rocket launch 3 astronauts to space station today By Elizabeth Howell published 21 September 22 A NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts will launch to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft today (Sept. 21). Watch live starting at 9 a.m. EDT (1300 GMT).
Can we live long and prosper in space? The astronaut health dilemma By Leonard David published 20 September 22 Space life scientists are pushing for the development of an international database on long-term health effects of spaceflight.
Hilton hotels will design astronaut suites on private Starlab space station By Elizabeth Howell published 20 September 22 Hotel giant Hilton is extending its operations to orbit with a new partnership on the Starlab private space station, which may be operational in 2027.
US Space Force conducts training on 'live fire' satellite jamming By Brett Tingley published 20 September 22 The U.S. Space Force is conducting a training exercise known as 'Black Skies' that will focus on electronic warfare tactics such as real-world satellite jamming.
Ingenuity Mars helicopter soars on 32nd flight By Mike Wall published 20 September 22 Ingenuity traveled about 308 feet (94 meters) on Sunday (Sept. 18), staying aloft for more than 55 seconds and reaching a maximum speed of 10.6 mph (17.1 kph).
'Semper Supra:' Space Force unveils official song for 'boldly reaching into space' By Mike Wall published 20 September 22 The Space Force just unveiled its official song, a 40-second ditty called "Semper Supra" (Latin for "always above.")
Europe's reusable 'Susie' spacecraft could launch astronauts on future deep-space missions By Elizabeth Howell published 20 September 22 ArianeGroup's 'Susie' is a fully reusable craft designed to fit future rockets, one of which is being made right now for Arianespace.
How big is the asteroid threat, really? By Elizabeth Howell published 20 September 22 NASA will try out planetary defense technology with its Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) this month, but don't worry — it's not because a space rock is just about to hit us.
NASA chief says cooperation with China in space is up to China By Andrew Jones published 20 September 22 NASA Administrator Bill Nelson told a major international space conference that the possibility of cooperating with China in space is "up to China."
SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy rocket just fired up 7 engines for the 1st time (video) By Brett Tingley published 19 September 22 SpaceX fired seven engines on its Starship Super Heavy prototype "Booster 7" on Monday (Sept. 19), marking the highest number of Raptor engines ever tested simultaneously.
NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket launch hinges on critical fueling test on Sept. 21 By Tariq Malik published 19 September 22 A fueling test of NASA's new megarocket on Sept. 21 could make or break the agency's hopes of launching the Artemis 1 moon mission on Sept. 27.
Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II draws crowds of mourners so large they're visible from space By Brett Tingley published 19 September 22 Earth-imaging satellites have spied the massive crowds that gathered in London for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Valery Polyakov, cosmonaut who logged longest space mission, dies at 80 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 19 September 22 Cosmonaut Valery Polyakov, who logged the single longest stay in space, has died at the age of 80. Polyakov launched on two missions to the space station Mir. In total, he was off Earth for 678 days.
Global space agency leaders see asteroid deflection, moon missions as top priorities By Andrew Jones published 19 September 22 Heads of the world's major space agencies presented their big plans for the coming years at a major congress in Paris, while underlining the serious challenges that could affect space and humanity.
