Japan tests its Mars moon sample-return probe ahead of 2026 launch (photo)
Japan is putting its Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft through a series of tests ahead of its launch to Mars next year.
New species of space-adapted bacteria discovered on China’s Tiangong space station
A newly discovered bacterial species aboard China's Tiangong space station may offer insights into how life can survive and potentially thrive in space.
Europe’s Proba-3 satellites ace landmark formation-flying test (video)
Europe's Proba-3 satellites have demonstrated ultra-precise formation flying in orbit for the first time, a milestone with big implications for both science and future space missions.
Europe’s space agency weighs fallout from proposed NASA budget cuts that could threaten joint missions
The European Space Agency is assessing how proposed cuts to NASA's budget could impact it as major cooperative missions face the threat of cancellation.
Lunar laser: China makes 1st daytime laser-ranging measurement from Earth to the moon
China has achieved a milestone feat, making the first-ever laser ranging measurement from Earth to the moon during the daytime.
China’s Shenzhou 20 astronauts take control of Tiangong space station (video)
China's outgoing Shenzhou 19 crew have handed over the reins of the Tiangong space station to a new set of astronauts.
NASA’s Dragonfly nuclear-powered helicopter clears key hurdle ahead of 2028 launch toward huge Saturn moon Titan
NASA's pioneering Dragonfly mission has passed its critical design review, keeping it on track for a 2028 launch to the potentially life-hosting Saturn moon Titan.
China launches Shenzhou 20 astronauts to Tiangong space station (video)
China's latest human spaceflight mission is headed for orbit early Thursday morning (April 24), and you can watch the action live.
2 private satellites undock after pioneering life-extension mission
Two commercial satellites have completed an undocking maneuver high above Earth, signaling the successful end to a pioneering spacecraft life-extension mission.
China rolls out rocket for Shenzhou 20 astronaut launch to its Tiangong space station (video)
On April 16, China rolled out the rocket and crew capsule for Shenzhou 20, the nation's next astronaut mission to the Tiangong space station.