International Astronautical Congress: Complete Coverage
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The coming generation of moon explorers should consider using lunar habitats as a test bed for future Mars missions, said a representative from the French space agency.

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Hayabusa2's team — despite encountering a rockier surface than expected — made flawless touchdowns twice on an asteroid. Yet there are no plans for a "Hayabusa3," at least right now.

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A Dutch nonprofit wants to give children around the world a taste of the "overview effect," or the view of Earth from outer space, through virtual reality.

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Made In Space's new satellite-construction robot could herald a new generation of autonomous machines working on the moon — and perhaps even Mars.

By Meghan Bartels Published
South Africa's space agency has existed for just eight years, but the country wants to tackle a crucial challenge in satellite technology: understanding space weather.

By Meghan Bartels Published
Take it or leaf it: Mars won't offer the sort of veggie options on display at your neighborhood supermarket.

By Elizabeth Howell Published
Humanity should consider building an interstellar probe to see our neighborhood from an outside point of view, argued several scientists at a recent conference.

By Meghan Bartels Published
Scientists studying Mars have wanted pieces of the Red Planet here on Earth for decades, and they are finally getting their shot at designing a mission to acquire such souvenirs.

By Meghan Bartels Published
Our sun may someday be able to shed light on whether life is hiding on a distant planet, assuming humans can execute a delicate maneuver in space.

By Elizabeth Howell Published
Aerothreads took one giant leap for conference swag when the company created a durable International Astronautical Congress tote festooned with references to the Apollo 11 moon-landing mission.
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