Space Exploration Archives

Colossal Water-Carved Caves on Mars Identified as Prime Targets for Ancient Life Search

Scientists identify colossal water-carved karstic caves on Mars, offering unparalleled protection for ancient biosignatures from cosmic radiation. Read the implications for future missions.

SpaceX Marks Historic Operational Tempo with 150th Falcon 9 Launch of the Year

SpaceX successfully launched the Starlink 6-79 mission, marking its 150th Falcon 9 flight of the year. Get the details on the B1090 booster’s 14th flight and the expansion of the Starlink constellation.

UC Berkeley to launch its first-ever planetary mission - SFGATE

UC Berkeley’s ESCAPADE Mission: Twin Satellites Study Martian Atmospheric Escape

UC Berkeley leads NASA’s $55M ESCAPADE mission using twin satellites (Blue and Gold) to study how Mars lost its atmosphere to solar wind. Read the full details.

Celestis Aims to Launch the First Human Remains to Mars: Feasibility and Ethics

Celestis aims to be the first company to send human remains to Mars. Learn about the technological hurdles, planetary protection rules, and ethical considerations of this ambitious deep-space memorial flight.

Blue Origin Details Lunar Lander Progress Amid Artemis Contract Evolution

Blue Origin details significant progress on its Blue Moon lunar lander (Mk1 and Mk2) as it prepares for later missions in NASA’s Artemis program. Get the full technical update.

Watch SpaceX launch its record-breaking 139th mission of the year today - Space

SpaceX Achieves Record 139th Mission of 2025, Cementing Launch Dominance

SpaceX completed its record-breaking 139th orbital mission of 2025 using the Falcon 9 rocket. Learn the significance of this operational milestone and its impact on the space industry.

How we sharpened the James Webb telescope's vision from a million kilometers away - Phys.org

Sharpening the James Webb Telescope’s Vision: A Million-Kilometer Alignment

Discover how scientists precisely aligned the James Webb Space Telescope’s mirrors from 1.5 million km away, unlocking its incredible cosmic vision. Learn about the seven-step process and its impact on astronomy.