NASA testing 'regenerative' battery that could help Artemis astronauts survive long nights on the Moon
The system could solve one of the Moon's biggest problems: surviving two weeks of total darkness.
Published: Jun 1, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
New Glenn’s massive explosion in Florida could impact NASA’s Moon Base ambitions—here's why
On May 26, NASA announced that Blue Origin would play a big role in setting up the initial elements of its Moon Base this year. Now, the space agency may have to reconsider.
Updated: May 30, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Blue Origin's rocket explodes on launch pad in Florida—a look at New Glenn's troubled past
Prior to Thursday's explosion, New Glenn had faced a number of issues, from delays to failed tests.
Published: May 29, 2026 | By Shiladitya Ray
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
The explosion seemed to begin from close to the engines before the upper stage exploded as well.
Updated: May 30, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
China becomes first to experiment with artificial human embryos in space
The experiment was delivered to the Tiangong space station on a recent resupply mission.
Published: May 29, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
China unifies its space programs to put astronauts on the Moon by 2030: 'We will spare no effort'
China is merging its robotic lunar missions and its human spaceflight program into a single effort.
Published: May 28, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
Expedition 74 cosmonauts complete 279th spacewalk in support of ISS—here’s everything they did
The to-do list included a sun-watching telescope, a broken antenna, and a birthday wish from orbit.
Updated: May 28, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
Does time actually move slowly in space than on Earth? Here's what Einstein's theory says
As per Einstein, time is not universal but relative. The faster you travel, the more slowly time moves for you.
Published: May 28, 2026 | By Saubhagya Mukherjee
NASA’s permanent Moon base could span hundreds of square miles: 'We'll not slow down'
The project is planned in three phases, leading to human presence on the Moon from 2032 onwards.
Published: May 27, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
Who are the astronauts for Artemis III? NASA is going to reveal the names on this date
The redesigned Artemis III mission will test integrated operations between the Orion spacecraft and either one or both of the lunar landers being developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Published: May 27, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
NASA unveils updated Moon Base plans featuring landers, rover and drones—here's all you need to know
Significant updates about the roadmap to setting up the first lunar habitat were divulged by NASA leadership during a press conference held on May 26.
Updated: Jun 5, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Four major lunar missions set to launch in 2026 to support NASA's goal to 'stay' on the Moon
These missions are a step toward NASA’s plan to build a permanent base on the Moon’s south pole.
Published: May 27, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
ISS cosmonauts to perform the 2nd spacewalk of the year this week—here's how you can watch it live
The 279th overall spacewalk outside the orbital outpost is likely to last around five hours.
Published: May 25, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Shenzhou-23 spacecraft, carrying Hong Kong's first spacefarer, docks to China's Tiangong space station
At 2:45 a.m. Beijing Time on Monday, China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft, carrying three astronauts, docked to the Tiangong space station's core module, Tianhe.
Published: May 25, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
SpaceX's Starship V3: Five things we learned from the launch of the most powerful rocket ever built
After a few postponements, the 12th Starship flight was largely a success despite a few hiccups.
Published: May 25, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Russian segment of the International Space Station has begun leaking again, raising safety concerns
NASA and Roscosmos monitor a persistent vacuum breach in the Zvezda module of the ageing ISS.
Published: May 25, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
SpaceX reframes aborted launch of Starship V3 as dress rehearsal after another delay; sets new date
SpaceX maintains that the delays are the result of stress-testing its newly built launch facilities.
Published: May 22, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Voyager handed subcontract to support U.S. DoW spacecraft that 'breathes air' to propel itself
DARPA's Otter will orbit close to Earth and use thrusters that ionize air molecules into plasma.
Published: May 21, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Scientists have found a new cheap route to the Moon—and it could have solved a major Artemis II issue
A new, previously hidden pathway, if used, will require 58.80 m/s less fuel than existing fuel-efficient routes to the Moon.
Updated: Jun 5, 2026 | By Disita Sikdar
Touching down on the Moon: How Apollo missions did it and how the Artemis program might do it again
Unlike a gentle splashdown in the Earth's oceans or even a touchdown on Mars, landing on the Moon comes with a set of challenges unlike any.
Published: May 21, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath