NASA built a $144,000,000 vehicle to transport rocket ships in Florida and almost no one knows it exists
Before liftoff, NASA relies on its giant crawler-transporters to haul rocket ships on a journey that is even…
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Britain is falling behind in the European space race
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Space: The Final Frontier for Standards
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NASA has set its sights on sending astronauts to Mars sooner than most people realize. The ambitious plans…
The European hardware powering Artemis 2’s journey around the Moon
Image: Steven Madow / Space Explored When people picture Artemis 2, the first human flight to the Moon…
Ariane 6: more boosters, more power
For its most powerful flight yet, Ariane 6 lifts off for the first time with four boosters. Designed…
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Comet K1 Breaks Into Pieces in Breathtaking New Telescope Shots
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What You Need to Know About NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Mission
Four crew members are set to launch to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12…
Six planets line up for rare parade throughout February | Space
Space enthusiasts are in for a treat at the end of this month as six planets will appear…
Decoding China’s New Space Philosophy
A major theme in communist governments is the idea of central planning. Every five years, the central authorities…