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.
NASA's Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore return after an unexpected 286-day mission aboard the International Space Station, overcoming multiple challenges and conducting groundbreaking research.
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.
This week in space news, Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission successfully landed on the Moon, marking a historic achievement. However, SpaceX's Starship exploded, and Intuitive Machines faced a setback. Plus, Brother printers are under fire for firmware issues, and DVD rot raises concerns among collectors.
AstroForge's Odin spacecraft has likely lost communication during its mission to scout for platinum on an asteroid, while lunar landers from Intuitive Machines and Firefly Aerospace achieve remarkable successes on the moon.
In a groundbreaking achievement, Firefly Aerospace becomes the first private company to successfully land on the moon. This milestone comes just after Intuitive Machines' partial success and highlights the growing role of private entities in lunar exploration.
Intuitive Machines embarks on a historic lunar mission, aiming to evaluate its orientation on the moon's surface and conduct vital science experiments, paving the way for future lunar exploration.
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.
Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission has successfully entered lunar orbit, bringing NASA's instruments closer to the Moon. The lander is set to complete 39 orbits before its landing near the South Pole.