A rescue spacecraft has launched to catch NASA's Swift Observatory before it falls from orbit. The high-risk mission could extend the telescope's life and shape future servicing plans for ageing ...

As the Artemis II crew makes its way back from the Moon, it faces one of the most dangerous phases of any spaceflight: atmospheric re-entry. What sets this mission apart is the sheer speed involved.

The Texas Space Commission grants Intuitive Machines $10 million to develop an Earth reentry vehicle and orbital fabrication lab. The Texas Space Commission has awarded Intuitive Machines, Inc. a ...

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SpaceX launched its first Starfall reentry capsule prototype from Cape Canaveral, aiming to revolutionize orbital cargo ...