A century ago, Goddard’s liquid-fueled rocket changed space exploration

The findings were revolutionary—and controversial. Media coverage focused on the theoretical future applications of the work, ...
The Tech Edvocate

NASA’s Artemis II Moon Rocket Returns to VAB for Critical Repairs Ahead of Historic Lunar Mission

Spread the loveOn March 15, 2026, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, designated for the upcoming Artemis II mission, made a significant return to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy ...
AOL

This day in history: Ham the astrochimp journeys to space

On January 31, 1961, a chimpanzee named Ham became the first hominid to travel into space, marking a critical milestone in the early days of the U.S. space program. Launched aboard NASA’s ...

Neil deGrasse Tyson on Mars, billionaire space trips and why we explore

The star astrophysicist sat down with Newsweek to discuss Mars missions and what truly drives human discovery.
The Diplomat

How Did Japan’s Space Program Evolve?

Japan’s national space agency – the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) – was established in 2003, but the history of Japan’s space programs dates all the way back to early developments in ...
SpaceNews

Let’s not allow the ‘Golden Age’ of space exploration to turn into fool’s gold

In recent years, a popular slogan in the space industry has been, “We are entering the Golden Age of space exploration.” Indeed, we have witnessed unprecedented advancements in launch vehicles, the ...