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NASA has announced a second lunar lander provider for its Artemis program, choosing Blue Origin’s National Team to deliver astronauts to the Moon’s south pole as early as 2029. Blue Origin’s lander will be part of the Artemis V mission. They join SpaceX, whose Starship is already slated to ferry astronauts to the lunar surface …
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A team of Princeton scientists have shown how a Direct Fusion Drive could greatly enhance the Dragonfly’s exploration efforts on Titan.
According to a new study, 2033 would be a unique opportunity to send a low-risk, lower-cost mission to Mars – but only an orbital one.
Rolls-Royce has released a teaser about the “micro-reactor” they are developing in partnership with the UK Space Agency.
SpaceX revealed their new service called Starshield. It is a “secured satellite network for government entities” and is aimed at “supporting national security.” The project looks similar to Starlink, but instead of providing service to end users and businesses, Starshield is aimed at government entities. Here’s what we know so far.
The recently released Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 has identified some exciting missions and goals for the coming decade!
The Moon may seem barren, and it is. However, a certain species of inquisitive primates is still very interested in exploring the Moon, uncovering its secrets and maybe establishing a longer-term presence there. But thirsty primates need water, and there’s only one primary source on the Moon: the frozen water in shadowed craters at the …
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There are so many exciting spaceflight missions and milestones in store for 2022! Here are some of the biggest stories expected for the coming year!
It’s no secret that a new Space Race has been brewing over the past few years. This time, rather than being a competition between two federal space agencies, the race has more competitors and is more complicated. In addition to more state competitors, there are also commercial space entities vying for positions and lucrative contracts. …
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According to a recent audit from the Office of the Inspector General, NASA won’t be able to send astronauts back to the Moon by 2024.