Astronauts to ride NASA-adorned Tesla Model X to SpaceX launchpad By Robert Z. Pearlman The first NASA astronauts to launch atop a Falcon 9 rocket will have more than one new ride designed by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk: a Tesla Model X.
Future Mars and moon rovers may paddle their way out of sand traps By Mike Wall Researchers recently took a new look at novel locomotory strategies developed for a NASA moon-exploration project, and the results were encouraging.
Space technologies can help solve Earth's challenges (op-ed) By Dylan Taylor Space exploration technologies have already helped benefit Earth in many ways, especially when it comes to communications, Earth observation and even fostering economic growth.
Solar-sailing sentries could allow up-close study of interstellar visitors like 'Oumuamua By Mike Wall A fleet of solar-sailing sentries stationed far from the sun could someday allow scientists to get up-close looks at interstellar visitors like the mysterious 'Oumuamua.
'Get a haircut,' real Space Force chief tells Netflix 'Space Force' star Steve Carell By Mike Wall The leader of the real U.S. Space Force says he's looking forward to the Netflix show about the new military branch, but he has a note for series star and co-creator Steve Carell.
FDA approves new NASA ventilator for COVID-19 treatment By Tariq Malik A new ventilator developed by NASA to treat victims of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has received emergency approval from the FDA.
Don't panic about Russia's recent anti-satellite test, experts say By Mike Wall Russia's recent anti-satellite test wasn't as big of a deal as you probably think.
Trump checks out new NASA technology to fight coronavirus pandemic By Meghan Bartels President Donald Trump inspected new technology developed by NASA to help fight the coronavirus pandemic and its associated respiratory disease, COVID-19.
Get out of the way: The 1st restartable solid rocket fuel could help reduce space junk (op-ed) By Nicholas Dallmann Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory recently developed and demonstrated the ability to stop and restart solid rocket motors many times — something that has never been done before.
How the Hubble Space Telescope opened our eyes to the first galaxies of the universe By Rodger I. Thompson Hubble's infrared eyes provided new major capabilities.
SpaceX's Starlink satellites will soon get glare-reducing 'sunshades,' Elon Musk says By Mike Wall SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites will soon sport an accessory to tamp down their surprising brightness.
NASA engineers build new COVID-19 ventilator in 37 days By Mike Wall A prototype ventilator built in just 37 days by engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory passed a key test this week at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.
Tiny, levitating 'nanocardboard' aircraft could explore Mars one day By Chelsea Gohd Tiny, levitating "nanocardboard" flyers could one day explore the dusty red surface of Mars.
China wants a piece of the moon. Here's how it plans to handle lunar samples. By Leonard David A glimpse into China's readiness to handle samples from the moon reveals steps to be taken for storage, processing and preparation of the specimens.
Ailing Intelsat satellite begins new life in orbit after historic servicing mission success By Meghan Bartels It's one giant leap for satellite servicing tech.
'Honey, I Shrunk the NASA Payload' challenge seeks tiny designs for the moon By Chelsea Gohd "Smaller payloads are game-changing."
Trailblazing Mars helicopter attached to Perseverance rover for July launch By Mike Wall The little chopper will attempt to pioneer a new type of off-Earth exploration.
Rocket Lab catches falling Electron booster with helicopter in reusability test (video) By Mike Wall Rocket Lab pulled off the maneuver early last month during a test over open ocean near New Zealand, the company announced Wednesday (April 8).
5G is not linked to the coronavirus pandemic in any way. Here's the science. By Stanley Shanapinda A conspiracy theory claiming 5G can spread the coronavirus is making the rounds on social media. Peddling such misinformation is not only wrong, it's destructive.
