Mars exploration stands as one of the most exciting frontiers in the history of space travel. As humanity pushes the boundaries of its technological capabilities, Mars missions have emerged as ...

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will award its 2027 Michael Collins Trophy to Charles Duke for Lifetime ...

On January 14, 2004, the United States announced a new "Vision for Space Exploration," promising that humans would not only visit space but live there. Two decades later, NASA's Artemis program is ...

The White House proposes a 25% budget cut for NASA in fiscal year 2026, reducing overall funding from $25 billion to $18.8 billion. This significant reduction shifts priorities, dramatically boosting ...

The Orion spacecraft being prepared for the Artemis 2 mission. Exploration programs would get a sharp funding increase in a House spending bill for fiscal year 2026. Credit: NASA/Rad Sinyak The recent ...

In November 1957, Soviet scientists sent Laika on a one-way voyage, making her a tragic national hero. Sixty years on, one ...

Humanity is turning its gaze towards the moon once again -- and far beyond. Lockheed Martin designed and built Orion, the only human-rated, exploration class spacecraft in the world, to launch the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Deposit Photos. The Space Race, a fascinating era of the 20th century, captivated the world with its heroic goals ...

When astronauts set foot on Mars, it will be one of humanity’s greatest milestones. These first steps will be the result of decades of research, engineering, and imagination coming together, marking ...

There is a problem in low Earth orbit, and it's growing. According to the European Space Agency, there are about 19,440 satellites on orbit, 3,540 of which are nonfunctioning and/or not emitting a ...

Trump's 2026 space proclamation sets lunar and Mars goals but allocates no funds, hardware, or guaranteed timelines to achieve them.