A miniature portable X-ray machine has been successfully tested in space, marking a major step forward for astronaut healthcare and remote medical imaging on Earth. For most of the Space Age, astronau
China achieved a major milestone in reusable rocketry with the successful launch and recovery of its Long March 10B on July 10 from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site. The rocket lifted off at 12
The article argues that the next major front in U.S.-China space competition will be the International Telecommunication Union’s World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27), set for Shanghai. Wi
NASA has launched a new recruiting initiative called “NASA Force” to bring in technical experts for mission-critical roles. Announced on April 17 in partnership with the U.S. Office of Personnel Manag
Space enthusiast Scott Manley successfully landed a simulated lunar lander in the game Kerbal Space Program using a ZX Spectrum home computer from the 1980s. The ZX Spectrum, released in 1982, feature
China is advancing its lunar exploration efforts with the introduction of a low-cost lunar cargo transport system, showcased by state-owned contractor SAST at the Shanghai Commercial Aerospace Confere
The U.S. Space Force currently does not deploy armed personnel in space but is open to future possibilities as the strategic landscape evolves. Senior officers indicated that planning encompasses a 15
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Nuclear power is essential for advancing America’s space exploration capabilities, particularly for deep space missions and lunar operations. While technologies for nuclear fission and radioisotope sy
U.S. Space Command is set to include commercial space companies in its upcoming classified wargames, a significant move towards integrating military and commercial space operations. The initial exerci
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The race for lunar missions, especially NASA's Artemis program, faces significant challenges and delays. While the Artemis 2 mission is on track, Artemis 3, which aims for a lunar landing, is unlikely
Russia's Energia rocket company has patented a spacecraft design capable of generating artificial gravity, aiming to enhance long-duration crewed missions. The design features a rotating system to cre