In a devastating blow to ispace, their lunar lander Resilience crashed on the Moon, destroying a rover and key experiments aimed at harvesting lunar resources. This marks the second failed landing attempt for the company, raising questions about their future in lunar exploration.
In a heartbreaking setback for Japan's ispace, their lunar lander Resilience crashed during its touchdown attempt, marking a second consecutive failure for the ambitious company. CEO Takeshi Hakamada expressed regret, but vowed to continue pushing for lunar exploration.
On June 5, 2025, ispace will attempt to land its RESILIENCE spacecraft on the Moon, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration. The mission includes deploying Europe's first lunar rover, TENACIOUS, to conduct groundbreaking experiments on the lunar surface.
In a historic vote, Elon Musk's SpaceX facility has been officially designated as the city of Starbase, raising questions about the implications for local governance and beach access. With overwhelming support from voters, Musk celebrates the establishment of a company town amid growing concerns from critics about his influence in the area.
A new analysis of lunar scans reveals fewer water ice deposits than previously thought, posing serious challenges for future moon colonization. Researchers are re-evaluating strategies for sourcing vital resources on the Moon.
NASA is gearing up for its Artemis 3 mission with innovative spacesuits designed for the extreme cold of the Moon's south pole. The agency's CITADEL lab is testing new materials to ensure astronauts stay warm in frigid conditions.
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?
NASA's acting Administrator Janet Petro announces the nomination of Greg Autry as the new CFO. With a vast background in space policy and finance, Autry aims to enhance NASA's efficiency and stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
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.
