Chinese scientists call for plan to destroy Elon Musk's Starlink satellites By Ben Turner published 31 May 22 Microwave jammers, mini-satellites and space lasers could all be used to scuttle Starlink .
CAPSTONE: A pathfinding moon cubesat for the Artemis program By Robert Lea published 31 May 22 Reference The CAPSTONE mission will test the feasibility of an energy-efficient orbit and navigation around the moon in preparation for the Artemis mission.
Stratolaunch reveals its first hypersonic design for high-altitude flights By Elizabeth Howell published 30 May 22 Stratolaunch's Talon-A test vehicle will eventually drop from the biggest airplane ever built, known as the Roc.
What's next for Boeing's Starliner capsule after historic space station mission? By Josh Dinner published 30 May 22 Starliner will be checked over to assess how it held up during its recent flight test. Then, Boeing will begin upgrades to prepare the vehicle for a crewed mission, hopefully later this year.
SpaceX's Starship work in South Texas spurs lawsuit over Boca Chica beach access By Elizabeth Howell published 29 May 22 The Sierra Club and others have filed lawsuit against Texas officials over Boca Chica closures during SpaceX Starship activities.
US military wants to demonstrate new nuclear power systems in space by 2027 By Elizabeth Howell published 29 May 22 The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit has awarded two contracts for nuclear propulsion and power systems in space by 2027.
1st look: NASA visitor complex to open 'Gateway' to future of space travel By Robert Z. Pearlman published 29 May 22 If NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex serves as a theme park for the space set, then its newest attraction, "Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex," is its own take on "Tomorrowland."
Watch the Mars helicopter Ingenuity take a record-breaking flight in daring NASA video By Elizabeth Howell published 28 May 22 NASA has unveiled incredible footage of its Mars helicopter Ingenuity on a record-breaking flight in April 2022.
NASA targeting June 19 for crucial test of Artemis 1 moon rocket By Josh Dinner published 28 May 22 NASA plans to take another crack at a crucial fueling test of its Space Launch System megarocket on June 19.
NASA denies claim of dangerous heat shield issue during SpaceX's Ax-1 mission By Josh Dinner published 27 May 22 NASA has refuted a report alleging a potentially dangerous complication during SpaceX's Ax-1 mission to the International Space Station last month.
Soar over Mars rover tracks with Ingenuity helicopter (video) By Mike Wall published 27 May 22 NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity cruised above some tracks made by its robotic partner on its most recent flight, as footage captured by the rotorcraft shows.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Astronauts share their unique perspective By Elizabeth Howell published 26 May 22 Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine has effects that are visible from space, as astronauts have recently noted.
NASA chief Bill Nelson urges action after 'heavy weight' of recent mass shootings By Elizabeth Howell published 26 May 22 NASA Administrator Bill Nelson added his voice Wednesday (May 25) to the chorus urging action to prevent mass shootings.
Elon Musk endorses tight background checks on gun buyers: report By Elizabeth Howell published 26 May 22 Elon Musk said he believes that the right to bear arms is necessary to guard against tyranny, but he called for stricter background checks on gun sales.
NASA's metal asteroid mission's launch delayed 7 weeks by software glitch By Elizabeth Howell published 26 May 22 NASA's Psyche asteroid probe will wait several more weeks for launch.
Asteroid-mining startup AstroForge raises $13 million, books launch for test mission By Mike Wall published 26 May 22 AstroForge, which was founded in January 2022, came out of stealth mode today (May 26), announcing that it aims to become the first-ever viable asteroid mining company.
NASA-funded CAPSTONE moon mission seeks to go where no cubesat has gone before By Elizabeth Howell published 26 May 22 CAPSTONE, which will launch no earlier than June 6, aims to verify the stability of the lunar orbit that will be used by NASA's Gateway space station.
NASA praises Boeing's 'picture-perfect' Starliner mission By Josh Dinner published 26 May 22 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has completed a key test mission, and the company is ready to work out a few kinks so astronauts can climb aboard.
Touchdown! Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth from space station By Josh Dinner published 25 May 22 Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi has landed safely back on Earth, wrapping up its long-anticipated and crucial test flight to the International Space Station.
Boeing Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2: Live updates By Space.com Staff published 25 May 22 Read live updates of Boeing's second uncrewed test flight of its Starliner spacecraft, scheduled to return home from the International Space Station on May 25.
