Tag: Space exploration

The Exploration Company, a European-based space company, has successfully secured $160 million in funding to develop Europe's first reusable space capsule, the Nyx spacecraft....

A new trend has emerged among a group of climate tech founders who initially focused on space exploration but eventually realized that their technology...

Eight years ago, Crosscut Ventures, where Brian Garrett is a co-founder and managing partner, noticed a shift happening. They had been investing in early-stage...

SpaceX recently made a groundbreaking announcement that they will be launching the first-ever human spaceflight over the Earth's poles, marking a historic moment in...

Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s joint X Spaces event experienced technical difficulties on Monday afternoon. The much-anticipated conversation between the X owner and the...

Jude Law stars as a Jedi in the upcoming Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew, which was recently announced at Disney's D23 Expo. The series,...

China recently launched the first batch of 18 satellites for its Qianfan broadband network, similar to SpaceX's Starlink. These satellites were delivered into a...

The tech world was shaken up when it was announced that the social media company X would be closing its San Francisco office in...

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is set to take place in San Francisco on October 28–30, bringing forth a wave of excitement for tech enthusiasts and...

Fans of Apple TV+'s show For All Mankind recently received exciting news about the show's upcoming fifth season, as well as a spinoff series...

Alien: Romulus made a big splash at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, with Director Fede Álvarez and the cast showcasing some extended preview clips...

SpaceX has once again proven its resilience and ability to quickly bounce back from setbacks with the successful launch of its Starlink 10-9 mission....

NASA's second Space Launch System rocket, which will carry a team of four astronauts on the historic Artemis II mission around the Moon, has...

NASA launched the Chandra X-ray Observatory 25 years ago, revolutionizing the study of the Universe. The telescope has provided invaluable insights into cosmic phenomena...

Astronauts on a mission to Mars may face a unique challenge when it comes to expired medications. Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine...

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is gearing up for the second test flight of its new Vulcan rocket on September 16. This upcoming mission, called...

NASA scientists recently made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars - the presence of pure sulfur crystals. This finding marks the first time that elemental...

Researchers have discovered a new exoplanet that is similar to Earth but much larger and colder. This planet, known as LHS 1140 b, was...

Scientists have recently discovered promising signs that life could potentially exist on two moons within our solar system. The icy Europa moon orbiting Jupiter...

Scientists have been aware of an asteroid named Apophis for nearly 20 years, knowing that it will pass close to Earth on Friday, April...

In the vast darkness of space surrounding Earth, there exists a group of small icy bodies known as dark comets. These mysterious objects, which...

When we think about encountering alien life-forms, the first question that comes to mind is when is it acceptable to kill them? In movies,...

Bill Weber is no longer the CEO of Firefly Aerospace, a company known for its launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles. This change...

SpaceX is working on developing a super-powered version of its Dragon capsule, which will be used to bring down the International Space Station at...

Space-based solar power is a concept that has been around for over a century, rooted in science fiction but gaining interest over time. The...

SpaceX recently conducted a successful test-fire of the 33 Raptor engines on the Starship rocket's Super Heavy booster at its Starbase facility in South...

The Europa Clipper mission, a highly anticipated project by NASA to explore Jupiter's moon Europa, is facing a significant setback. The spacecraft's launch, which...

NASA, along with the European and Canadian space agencies, is marking the second anniversary of the James Webb Telescope's mission by sharing a spectacular...

SpaceX, known for its successful launches, faced a setback with the Falcon 9 rocket during the deployment of Starlink satellites. CEO Elon Musk shared...

Science fiction is becoming a reality with the development of a real-life stillsuit for astronauts by researchers from Cornell University. Inspired by the iconic...

NASA managers are working hard to ensure that Boeing's Starliner crew capsule is safe for its return to Earth. Even though two astronauts on...

The launch of Europe's new rocket, Ariane 6, didn't go as planned due to a second stage anomaly. Despite a successful liftoff and initial...

The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing for the launch of its Ariane 6 rocket, aiming to reestablish Europe's access to Earth's orbit after...

Ariane 6, the new heavy-lift rocket from the European Space Agency, is set to have its first launch on July 9. This launch will...

SpaceX recently released a video showcasing the most recent test of its Starship launch vehicle, which took place on June 6. The test involved...

The Mars Express Orbiter, equipped with a high-resolution camera system, has provided remarkable images of distinctive gashes located at the base of Arsia Mons,...

Space systems, which include satellites and the International Space Station, are vulnerable to cyberattacks. These attacks could have serious consequences, such as disrupting GPS...

After spending 378 days inside a simulated Mars habitat, the four volunteers for NASA's yearlong mission are finally returning home. Kelly Haston, Anca Selariu,...

Welcome to the latest edition of Startups Weekly, where we recap the most interesting stories from the world of startups. This week, we saw...