International Astronautical Congress: Complete Coverage
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NASA's Artemis Moon Program Attracts More Nations as Potential Partners, Agency Says
By Elizabeth Howell published
There are so many nations eager to join NASA's push to the moon that the coalition of 15 International Space Station countries may have even more company for Artemis, according to the agency.
NASA Will Launch a Lunar VIPER to Hunt Moon Water in 2022
By Meghan Bartels published
NASA has unveiled a new spacecraft that the agency hopes to send to the moon to scout out water ice near the lunar south pole. Many people see lunar water as a vital resource for future missions.
Astrovan II: Airstream Builds New Transport for Boeing Starliner Crews
By Robert Z. Pearlman last updated
A new Airstream vehicle will take astronauts to Boeing's commercial-crew capsule.
Bill Nye: It's Space Settlement, Not Colonization
By Mike Wall last updated
As we prepare to expand our reach in the solar system, we should pay attention to the language we use to describe that endeavor, Bill Nye said.
Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Acquires Japanese Moon Rover
By Elizabeth Howell published
A lunar rover changed destinations from the moon to Earth to live in the ever-popular Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
The New Push to the Moon Will Be a Joint Enterprise of Nations (and Companies)
By Elizabeth Howell published
The next journey to the moon will be far from a solo venture.
SpaceX's Starlink Broadband Service Will Begin in 2020: Report
By Tariq Malik published
SpaceX will begin offering its Starlink broadband satellite internet service in 2020, according to SpaceNews.
How Long Will It Take to Find Proof of Alien Life?
By Meghan Bartels last updated
How long until we find evidence of life beyond Earth? If a panel of experts is on track with their estimates, it may be sooner than you think.
Israel Plans to Go Back to the Moon … And Stick the Landing This Time
By Meghan Bartels published
Israel had pinned its hopes on becoming the fourth country to land softly on the moon, and although the country's team failed on the first try, it still intends to try to claim that coveted title.
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