In a Senate confirmation hearing, billionaire Jared Isaacman reassured lawmakers that his ties to SpaceX won't compromise NASA's integrity. As he aims for both moon and Mars missions, potential conflicts with Elon Musk spark debate.
During his confirmation hearing, Jared Isaacman emphasized the need for NASA to pursue both Artemis lunar missions and human trips to Mars, amidst concerns of a space race with China. Will his leadership change the course of space exploration?
GITAI has completed a crucial concept study for a robotic arm designed for Japan's upcoming crewed lunar rover, set to support NASA's Artemis program. With funding from JAXA, the arm will enable advanced operations on the Moon’s surface.
NASA has officially added SpaceX's Starship to its launch services contract, but significant development is still needed before it can undertake major missions, particularly for the Artemis lunar program.
NASA has successfully integrated the core stage of the SLS rocket for the Artemis II mission, marking a crucial step towards crewed lunar exploration. This milestone sets the stage for testing essential systems and paving the way for future human missions to the Moon and Mars.
In a controversial move, NASA has removed mentions of landing the first woman and first person of color on the moon from its Artemis 3 mission plans, following directives from the Trump administration to eliminate DEIA-related content.
Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1 sets a record for the longest private lunar mission, delivering 10 NASA instruments and collecting groundbreaking data that will shape future lunar exploration.
NASA has released breathtaking high-definition images of a sunset on the moon, captured by the Blue Ghost lander. These images could unveil secrets about lunar horizon glow and mark a milestone in commercial space exploration.
Dive into the latest NASA podcast episode where the multimedia team shares insights on capturing the wonders of space exploration. Discover the evolution of NASA TV from the Apollo era to today's groundbreaking missions.
In a dramatic turn of events, SpaceX's Starship exploded shortly after takeoff, marking the second failure this year. While the first-stage booster was successfully recovered, the spacecraft lost attitude control, leading to fiery debris raining down. The FAA has initiated an investigation into the mishap.