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NASA chief says talks between Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin would be 'concerning'
By Andrew Jones published
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has expressed concerns over reports that SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
SpaceX's Starship booster was '1 second away' from aborting epic launch-tower catch
By Mike Wall published
Super Heavy, the giant first-stage booster of SpaceX's Starship megarocket, nearly aborted its historic launch-tower catch during this month's test flight.
Boeing considers selling its space business, including Starliner: report
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing may sell its space business in the wake of troubles with its Starliner spacecraft program, according to a new report. But the discussions are at 'an early stage.'
The 'Black Knight' satellite conspiracy: Uncovering the 120-year-old alien mystery
By David Crookes last updated
According to conspiracy theorists, the Black Knight satellite is an alien spacecraft orbiting Earth. Here's what's really going on.
SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut released from hospital, returns to Houston
By Mike Wall published
The NASA astronaut who was hospitalized for a night after the splashdown of SpaceX's Crew-8 mission has been released and is doing well, according to the agency.
Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier
By Thomas G. Roberts published
The next president of the United States could be the first in that office to accept a phone call from the Moon and hear a woman’s voice on the line.
Artemis 2 astronauts train for emergencies with Orion spacecraft ahead of 2025 moon launch (photos)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Their emergency procedures focused on getting the door open quickly.
NASA generated $76 billion for US economy in 2023, report says
By Andrew Jones published
NASA's efforts in science, exploration and beyond are helping drive significant economic growth across America, according to an agency study.
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