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

Jun 16, 2025
NASA, Axiom Space and SpaceX are looking to no earlier than June 19 for the thrice-delayed launch of Axiom's fourth private astronaut mission to the ISS.
Jun 13, 2025
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury signals talks among his company, Thales and Leonardo to combine satellite operations may drag into 2026.
Jun 13, 2025
LEO satellite constellation startup Muon Space completed a $146 million Series B funding round that includes $89.5 million in new capital.
Jun 11, 2025
The launch of Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission to the ISS has been delayed to provide additional time to address a Falcon 9 propellant leak.
Jun 11, 2025
The U.S. government is highly reliant on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 medium and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles and Dragon crew capsule.
Jun 06, 2025
As the White House pulls Isaacman’s nomination, it wants to cut the space agency’s budget back to pre-Apollo levels. Our editors discuss what it means.
Jun 06, 2025
Space companies are reading the tea leaves, which they interpret as indicating that future growth points to national security rather than civil programs.
Jun 04, 2025
Impulse Space said it raised $300 million in a Series C funding round, asserting it is “one of the largest venture rounds in the history of the space industry.”