The proposed FY 2026 budget reveals significant cuts to NASA's funding, jeopardizing critical lunar and Mars exploration initiatives while emphasizing cost-effective commercial solutions.
Veteran astronaut Don Pettit argues that the International Space Station can continue operating beyond its planned 2030 retirement, citing improvements and increased efficiency in space operations. Despite conflicting views from NASA's safety panel, Pettit is eager for future missions.
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.
After a series of setbacks, NASA's bet on commercial lunar missions pays off as Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost successfully completes its mission. Discover the bittersweet victory for the team in Texas!
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.
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander captured breathtaking high-definition images of a lunar sunset before shutting down. This mission provided valuable scientific data, marking a significant achievement in commercial space exploration.
Firefly Aerospace has declared its Blue Ghost mission a complete success after achieving all objectives during its historic moon landing. This marks the first fully successful commercial operation on the lunar surface.
Firefly Aerospace successfully completed its Blue Ghost Mission 1, achieving the first fully commercial Moon landing and operating for over 14 days, collecting vital data for future lunar missions.
Witness an extraordinary moment as Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander captures a total solar eclipse from the Moon's surface for the first time ever! This stunning event is detailed in the live blog.
Athena, a groundbreaking lunar lander, has successfully touched down on the moon, marking a significant milestone in the modern moon race. With rival missions from Firefly Aerospace and Ispace, the competition heats up for lunar exploration and the search for water ice.
