Japan launches mission to Mars’ moons to bring back samples by 2031
(TNND) — Japan launched a spacecraft Tuesday on a five-year mission to explore Mars’ moons and bring samples…
Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon
TOKYO — Japan is set to launch a spacecraft on the world’s first mission to bring back samples…
Spacecraft fails to rescue NASA telescope, burns up in atmosphere
By Marcia DunnAP Aerospace Writer Sept. 27, 2026 10:50 AM PT CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The robotic spacecraft that failed…
New Satellite Engine Could Use Earth’s Atmosphere as Fuel To Stay in Orbit Indefinitely
Fully Assembled RF Helicon-based Plasma Thruster. Credit: F. Romano A satellite engine that uses atmospheric gases as fuel…
Pair of linked spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decadelong voyage
By Marcia DunnAP Aerospace Writer Sept. 6, 2026 1:33 PM PT CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Two Mercury-bound spacecraft left their…
War on Earth could spill over to the moon, Chinese space scientists warn
In a rare study, Chinese aerospace researchers have explored how a war could one day spill into the…
NASA Cancels Its Rescue Mission for the Aging Swift Telescope
The Swift space observatory has been in operation since 2004. It specializes in gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), the most…
NASA updates next steps for Commercial Swift Boost mission
NASA and Katalyst Space have said the LINK spacecraft will no longer attempt to capture and boost the…
Rocket Lab to test Space Force data network connection in orbit in 2027
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab plans to use one of its Photon spacecraft for an in-orbit demonstration of the…
NASA tests first-of-its-kind spacecraft that navigates without GPS
NASA’s Starling mission has demonstrated a first-of-its-kind navigation system that lets a spacecraft determine its position in orbit…
Humanity May Soon Have the Technology To Reach Other Star Systems
Light sails can propel spacecraft using the energy of the Sun. Credit: NASA/Aero Animation/Ben Schweighart Tiny spacecraft riding…
From weight loss to wellness: SlimFast transformed with new look and NPD for the GLP-1 era
Backed by a £5million marketing investment from new owner Supreme, SlimFast has been remodeled into a ‘trusted everyday…