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engineering · NASA · 6d ago
CHAPEA Mission 2 Crew Reflects After 378 Days on Simulated Mars
NASA's CHAPEA Mission 2 crew completed a 378-day Mars surface simulation in the Mars Dune Alpha habitat, exiting on October 31.
engineering · SpaceQ · 6d ago
Weekly ISS update: Kutryk’s second spacewalk adds final array
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk and NASA's Anil Menon installed the ISS's eighth and final solar array on Nov. 5, completing a power system upgrade that began in 2021.
engineering · Space.com · 6d ago
On this day in space! Nov. 8, 2005: Europe launches Venus Express, its first mission to Venus
On November 8, 2005, Europe launched Venus Express, its first mission to Venus.
engineering · NASA · 7d ago
NASA Seeks Next Generation of Explorers to Join Astronaut Corps
NASA is accepting applications for its next astronaut class, who will support lunar missions, lunar base construction, and crewed Mars missions.
engineering · Space.com · 7d ago
On this day in space! Nov. 7, 1992: NASA launches Mars Global Surveyor, its 1st Mars mission in 20 years at the time, to map the Red Planet like never before
NASA launched Mars Global Surveyor on Nov. 7, 1992, the agency's first Mars mission in two decades, to map the planet's surface.
engineering · Space.com · 7d ago
Send your name to Saturn's moon Titan with NASA's upcoming Dragonfly mission
NASA is inviting the public to submit names for inclusion on the Dragonfly spacecraft, scheduled to explore Saturn's moon Titan in 2034.
engineering · Space.com · 8d ago
Star Wars is experiencing a golden age of video games
The movies might be struggling to recapture the magic, but Star Wars video games are strong with the Force.
engineering · Space.com · 8d ago
'I think we will prevail': NASA chief Jared Isaacman on Artemis, China and the new moon race (exclusive)
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discusses Artemis program, competition with China, and lunar exploration plans.
engineering · Space.com · 8d ago
SpaceX launches mystery mission for US Space Force in gorgeous sunset liftoff from California (photos)
SpaceX launched a classified U.S. Space Force mission from California on Nov. 6, marking the company's 125th launch of 2026.
engineering · NASA · 8d ago
Supercomputing Tech Demo Schedule
NASA will present supercomputing demonstrations at SC26, including sessions on Fortran programming techniques for high-performance computing applications.
engineering · Space.com · 8d ago
Hera probe gets 1st good look at asteroid system clobbered by NASA's DART mission | Space photo of the day for Nov. 6, 2026
ESA's Hera spacecraft obtained close-up images of the Didymos binary asteroid system targeted by NASA's DART impact mission in 2022.
engineering · Payload · 9d ago
Op-ed: Why Did Russia Bother with X36?
An analysis suggests Russia's recent orbital operations may have been intended to gather intelligence on commercial satellite radar systems.
engineering · Space.com · 9d ago
Max Power: NASA hosting its 1st air show this weekend on Florida's Space Coast
NASA is hosting its first aerospace air show and expo on Florida's Space Coast this weekend.
engineering · Payload · 9d ago
European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Than You Think
PAVE Space plans to launch a demo mission of its IBEX spacecraft, a maneuverable platform for commercial and defense payloads. Multiple startups are developing similar satellite security platforms.
engineering · Payload · 9d ago
European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Thank You Think
PAVE Space plans to launch a demo mission of its IBEX spacecraft, a maneuverable platform designed for commercial and defense payloads.
engineering · SpaceQ · 9d ago
Budget 2026 moves forward with medium-lift rockets
Canada's Budget 2026 confirms medium-lift rocket development as a formal goal, with $2.7B allocated over five years for National Defence to manage launch and test facilities.
engineering · SpaceQ · 9d ago
Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk helps finish complex solar array spacewalks at ISS
Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk completed spacewalks to finish a five-year solar array upgrade at the International Space Station.
engineering · Space.com · 9d ago
'We got it done!' Spacewalking astronauts finish installing next-gen ISS solar arrays
Astronauts Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk installed the final Roll-Out Solar Array at the ISS, completing a multiyear project to increase station power by 30%.
engineering · Space.com · 9d ago
Blue Origin announces 3rd stage for its powerful New Glenn rocket —and a new engine
Blue Origin developed a third stage and new engine called Northstar for its New Glenn rocket to increase launcher flexibility.
engineering · SpaceNews · 9d ago
Cork Takes the Heat So DRACO’s Data Can Survive
Amorim Cork Solutions will supply thermal protection material for ESA's DRACO mission to protect spacecraft data systems.
engineering · Space.com · 9d ago
You don't have to go to the moon to see Earth differently: Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover on what really matters
Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover reflects on his lunar mission and perspectives on viewing Earth from space.
engineering · Space.com · 9d ago
NASA's Voyager 1 probe bounces back from communications glitch in interstellar space
NASA's Voyager 1 probe restored communications after briefly going silent during its 49-year interstellar mission.
engineering · NASA · 9d ago
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Florida Students
NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney will answer STEM questions from Florida students via live ISS connection on Nov. 10.
engineering · Space.com · 9d ago
Earth photobombs spacewalking Canadian astronaut | Space photo of the day for Nov. 5, 2026
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk performed a spacewalk on Oct. 29, 2026, during which Earth appeared in the background.
engineering · SpaceNews · 10d ago
Building a ‘highway to the moon and back’ with Winnie Lai
Auriga Space's CEO discusses electromagnetic launch technology designed to reduce costs for small launch vehicles through a catapult-based system.
engineering · Space.com · 10d ago
NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins is the 1st Black woman to command a space mission. Will we see more diversity in the future on the final frontier?
NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins became the first Black woman to command a space mission.
engineering · Space.com · 10d ago
NASA announces experimental X-70 Fractal aircraft: A 'new beginning for aeronautics'
NASA announced the X-70 Fractal experimental aircraft to test advanced maneuverability and reconfigurable design technology.
engineering · Space.com · 10d ago
China lays out plans to land astronauts on the moon 'before 2030.' Can NASA still win this race?
China announced plans to land astronauts on the moon before 2030, ahead of NASA's targeted 2028 timeline.
engineering · Space.com · 10d ago
2 astronauts will finish upgrading ISS solar arrays during spacewalk today: Watch it live
NASA astronauts Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk will install the final roll-out solar array on the ISS during a spacewalk today.
engineering · SpaceQ · 10d ago
Alex MacDonald appointed Canadian Space Agency president
Alex MacDonald, former NASA chief economist, appointed president of the Canadian Space Agency to accelerate the country's space sector.