More than half a century after humans set foot on the Moon, the final frontier still fuels our imagination. Back then, it was all about doing what had never been done before and doing it first. In ...

Space technology on Earth has gone from futuristic to foundational in our everyday lives. From satellite innovations that enable global communication to space science applications improving ...

The 1859 Carrington Event takes all of the glory as the defining space weather event of the 1800s. It is the most powerful solar storm on record, and it affected telegraph lines, started fires, and ...

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland—The Pentagon has established a new leadership position called the space technology portfolio executive, the department’s new senior executive for space acquisition said Sept.

Space technology investment hit record levels in 2025 and is expected to rise further in 2026, driven by defense spending and launch services. The space business has moved beyond rockets and moonshots ...

So far this year, a record $20.3 billion in global seed- through growth-stage funding has gone to companies in space- and satellite-related sectors, per Crunchbase data. That’s already by far the ...

An artist’s illustration of Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander, which will carry Tipping Point technology demonstrations funded by NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, on the Moon. Credit ...

Registration is open for the AAS Glenn Space Technology Symposium! The symposium will return to Ohio on September 15-16, 2026, in a new location: Cleveland State University! This year, “Igniting ...

Making sure your tires are filled to the correct pressure is important for a host of reasons. Low tire pressure can reduce your overall energy efficiency, costing you more at the pump (or charger), ...

Shelli Brunswick is CEO & Founder of SB Global LLC and an international keynote speaker on tech used for the betterment of humanity. The Apollo era marked the dawn of humanity’s bold foray into ...

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Space elevators remain one of the most fascinating space concepts because they suggest a future where reaching orbit no longer depends entirely on expensive rocket launches. Interest in space elevator ...