Space Exploration

The era of modern space exploration is marked by ambitious missions that push the boundaries of human knowledge and technological capabilities. NASA's Artemis program aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon, paving the way for future Mars exploration. Private companies like SpaceX are revolutionizing space travel with reusable rockets, making it more affordable and accessible. The James Webb Space Telescope is unveiling unprecedented views of the early universe, while robotic explorers like Perseverance rover on Mars and Dragonfly on Titan are expanding our understanding of the solar system. Future endeavors include asteroid mining, establishing lunar bases, and even interstellar travel as we continue to explore the vast cosmic frontier.

News & Analysis

Dec 04, 2025
The images submitted to this year's Photo Contest Space category showcase a variety of launch vehicles in the U.S. and Europe's Spaceport in Korou, French Guiana.
Dec 03, 2025
Shield AI announced tests of its Hivemind autonomy software for use on spacecraft, calling autonomy in space a natural extension of the air domain.
Dec 03, 2025
Korean Air’s Aerospace Division and Hyundai Rotem have launched a joint program to develop a 35-ton-class reusable methane rocket engine for launch vehicles.
Dec 02, 2025
The nonprofit Aurelia Institute has opened a global competition that looks beyond the ISS, to build an infrastructure to live and work in near-Earth venues.
Dec 02, 2025
SpaceX has been cleared to develop Cape Canaveral SFS’ Space Launch Complex-37 for Starship-Super Heavy launch and landing operations.
Dec 01, 2025
Reditus Space plans to launch its ENOS reusable spacecraft in the summer of 2026, with biotech, pharmaceutical and advanced materials payloads.
Dec 01, 2025
German rocket startup Isar Aerospace has secured a contract from the European Space Agency to launch an in-orbit demonstration late next year.
Nov 28, 2025
French satellite-making startup U-Space has tasked MaiaSpace with launching the Toutatis demonstration due in 2027.