NASA reports that the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launched on Aug. 30, has used far less fuel than planned, extending its expected mission from 10 to 22 years.
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NASA researcher Robert Wagner spotted a bright patch on the Moon that turned out to be the largest newly formed impact crater ever recorded, now named McGetchin Crater.
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has identified a fresh crater on the Moon that measures about 728 feet across—larger than the Roman Colosseum—providing a rare glimpse of a recent impact.
The Artemis II crew reflects on their historic mission to the moon, expressing gratitude and awe at the experience.
The first images of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage impact on the moon’s surface have emerged, showing signs of a recent impact.
NASA plans to launch three miniature rotorcraft to Mars in 2028, each equipped with a flexible antenna that resembles a tiny cape, to probe the planet’s shallow subsurface for water ice.
NASA is recruiting participants for a year-long simulated mission to Mars or the Moon, beginning no sooner than August 2027. The program aims to test technologies and protocols for future deep space missions.
SpaceX achieved a new milestone with its 36th launch of a Falcon 9 booster, carrying Starlink satellites. The Starlink business also reported accelerated deployment figures.
Katalyst Space Technologies has successfully launched its Link satellite on a mission to rescue NASA's Swift astronomy satellite, which is at risk of falling out of orbit.
NASA has awarded nearly $600 million in new contracts to private companies for lunar landers to deliver science equipment to the moon's surface in late 2028.