"I'm becoming much more optimistic that we may be able to find life beyond Earth, even in our own solar system." ...

Elisha Sauers writes about space for Mashable, taking deep dives into NASA's moon and Mars missions, chatting up astronauts ...

In 2025, NASA faced unprecedented uncertainty as it grappled with sweeping layoffs, looming budget cuts, and leadership ...

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Successful launches are helping Jeff Bezos’ company set up missions to ferry cargo—and eventually astronauts—to the lunar surface.

High-energy particles streaming through space can damage DNA and increase cancer risk, but antioxidants, tardigrades and hibernation could help astronauts make the journey safely.

Elon Musk says that his company will launch its first uncrewed Starship mission to Mars in 2026 — a date that aims to take ...

We knew from prior analyses that a distant asteroid sampled in 2020 carried all but one of the molecules needed to kick-start life, and researchers have just found the missing ingredient: sugar ...

In a groundbreaking study, UC Santa Cruz researchers have shown that developing brain tissue exhibits spontaneous activity ...

The picture-perfect launch of twin Escapade orbiters bound for Mars presages a fantastical new age in exploring the planets, ...

During his monthly radio address, Modi encouraged buying Indian-made products for the upcoming festive season, noting ...

NASA astronauts are now testing a new generation of lunar spacesuits underwater, part of the agency’s long-term preparations ...