space exploration /tags/space-exploration space exploration en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Fri, 29 May 2026 13:44:27 GMT Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test /science-technology/2026-05-29/blue-origin-rocket-explodes-on-the-launch-pad-during-an-engine-firing-test A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has exploded during a test at the launch pad. Thursday night's blast was felt in nearby Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach, Florida, and briefly turned the sky orange. Fri, 29 May 2026 13:44:27 GMT /science-technology/2026-05-29/blue-origin-rocket-explodes-on-the-launch-pad-during-an-engine-firing-test Marcia Dunn | Associated Press A trillion dollar question: Will SpaceX's Starship launch go well? /science-technology/2026-05-21/a-trillion-dollar-question-will-spacexs-starship-launch-go-well Ahead of a much anticipated IPO, SpaceX is carrying out a critical test of its giant, stainless steel rocket. Investors will be watching closely. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:40:00 GMT /science-technology/2026-05-21/a-trillion-dollar-question-will-spacexs-starship-launch-go-well Geoff Brumfiel, Maria Aspan Artemis II crew reflects on historic moon mission after returning to Earth /science-technology/2026-04-17/artemis-ii-crew-reflects-on-historic-moon-mission-after-returning-to-earth The four astronauts spent more than nine days in the Orion space capsule on their journey, testing the vehicle for future missions and taking observations of the far side of the moon. It took them farther than any humans have ever traveled in space. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:56:50 GMT /science-technology/2026-04-17/artemis-ii-crew-reflects-on-historic-moon-mission-after-returning-to-earth Brendan Byrne Success! After key milestone, Artemis II astronauts speed off toward the moon /science-technology/2026-04-02/success-after-key-milestone-artemis-ii-astronauts-speed-off-toward-the-moon NASA's Artemis II crew has successfully launched on a mission that will take it around the moon and back to Earth. A key maneuver Thursday night sent them hurtling toward their lunar target. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT /science-technology/2026-04-02/success-after-key-milestone-artemis-ii-astronauts-speed-off-toward-the-moon Brendan Byrne NASA could send robots and rovers to the moon once a month next year /science-technology/2026-03-20/nasa-could-send-robots-and-rovers-to-the-moon-once-a-month-next-year In an announcement on CNBC, the NASA administrator said he wants NASA to send lunar landers to the moon on a monthly basis to support the agency's long-term goals, including one day having a permanent lunar base. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:25:00 GMT /science-technology/2026-03-20/nasa-could-send-robots-and-rovers-to-the-moon-once-a-month-next-year Marian Summerall NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs /science-technology/2026-03-13/nasa-clears-its-artemis-moon-rocket-for-an-april-launch-with-four-astronauts-following-repairs NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs. Mission managers made the call Thursday at Florida's Kennedy Space Center. NASA says the Space Launch System rocket will roll out of the hangar and back to the pad next week. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:41:00 GMT /science-technology/2026-03-13/nasa-clears-its-artemis-moon-rocket-for-an-april-launch-with-four-astronauts-following-repairs Marcia Dunn | Associated Press Weightless Stages: Miami-based artist exploring performance in zero gravity /arts-culture/2025-08-13/weightless-stages-miami-based-artist-exploring-performance-in-zero-gravity Miami-based Natasha Tsakos will take a bold step toward a vision she’s nurtured for years: bringing theatrical performance into zero gravity and simulating space as an essential part of human flourishing beyond Earth. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-08-13/weightless-stages-miami-based-artist-exploring-performance-in-zero-gravity Carmen F de Terenzio | ArtBurst Miami Sundial Now: The triumphs and tragedies of Florida's remarkable space shuttle era /2022-11-04/sundial-now-the-triumphs-and-tragedies-of-floridas-remarkable-space-shuttle-era “When We Were Shuttle” is a new documentary exploring the space shuttle program through the stories of the people who made it happen. Zachary Weil, the director and producer behind the film, joined Sundial Now to discuss these lesser-known stories about Florida's Space Coast. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT /2022-11-04/sundial-now-the-triumphs-and-tragedies-of-floridas-remarkable-space-shuttle-era Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena Uncrewed Blue Origin rocket encounters anomaly during flight, capsule escapes /news/2022-09-13/uncrewed-blue-origin-rocket-encounters-anomaly-during-flight-capsule-escapes Jeff Bezos’ private space company Blue Origin is investigating an anomaly of its New Shepard rocket after launching Monday from West Texas. There were no people on board. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT /news/2022-09-13/uncrewed-blue-origin-rocket-encounters-anomaly-during-flight-capsule-escapes Brendan Byrne Bezos rocket crashes after liftoff, only experiments were aboard /science/2022-09-12/bezos-rocket-crashes-after-liftoff-only-experiments-were-aboard Jeff Bezos' rocket company has suffered its first launch failure. Barely a minute into the flight, bright yellow flames shot out from around the single engine and the capsule’s emergency launch abort system immediately kicked in, lifting the craft off the top. It parachuted onto the remote desert floor, but the rocket crashed back to Earth. The rocket is the same kind Blue Origin uses to send paying customers on short rides to the edge of space. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 20:45:00 GMT /science/2022-09-12/bezos-rocket-crashes-after-liftoff-only-experiments-were-aboard Associated Press