One Instrument on the Failed Lunar Lander Did a Little Science
Even tipped over onto its side, the Odysseus Lunar Lander was able to do some science. Though a broken leg means it’s doomed to spend eternity in an awkward position,…
Farewell, Blue Ghost! Private moon lander goes dark to end record-breaking commercial lunar mission
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost moon lander went dark in the lunar night on Sunday (March 16) as expected, bringing an end to its historic mission.
Reliant Space Supports Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 Lunar Landing
RESTON, VA, MARCH 11, 2025 – Reliant Space is proud to announce its critical role in supporting Firefly Aerospace’s control room operations for its historic Blue Ghost Mission 1, which…
‘Starship Troopers’ big-screen reboot coming from ‘District 9’ director Neill Blomkamp — would you like to know more?
After a long wait and a bunch of disappointing straight-to-DVD sequels, Starship Troopers is still trying to live forever with a theatrical reboot now in development.
Innovative Dutch Technology Captures Historic Image of Mars and Deimos During ESA’s Hera Mission flyby
The worldwide tech leading Dutch firm, cosine, is making a big impact in space exploration. The company is playing a key role in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Hera mission…
Cambrian Works Selected by AFWERX for a $1.78M Direct-to-Phase II Contract
LOS GATOS, California – Cambrian Works announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II contract in the amount of $1,779,778.57 focused on Alternate Position Navigation and Time…
Giant Exoplanets Have Elliptical Orbits. Smaller Planets Follow Circular Orbits
We are so familiar with our solar system that we often presume it is generally how star systems are built. Four little planets close to the star, four large gas…
Students Dive Into Robotics at Competition Supported by NASA JPL
Students, mentors, and team supporters donning team colors watch robots clash on the playing field at the FIRST Robotics Los Angeles regional competition in El Segundo on March 16. NASA/JPL-Caltech…
Space photo of the day: Brilliant comet shines at sunset over observatory in Chile
The stunning comet C/2024 G3 lights up the sunset sky over Chile’s Very Large Telescope in this spectacular photo.
Hera Swings Past Mars, Sees Deimos From a New Angle
Gravitational slingshots are now a common part of space missions where the trajectory of a spacecraft is altered using the gravity of another body. These often bring fabulous opportunities for…