At least two Challenger astronauts are believed to have survived the shuttle's explosion, enduring a harrowing 2-minute, ...

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Dozens of startups working on data centers, mining and pharmaceuticals are hanging on Elon Musk's long-stalled megarocket.

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The most dangerous part of Artemis II’s 10-day mission is fast approaching — when the capsule plunges through the atmosphere ...

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A personal reflection on space exploration, from Apollo to Artemis II, highlights triumphs, tragedies and human resilience.

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AI is spurring ever more data satellites in space. How humanity plans to deal with the clutter is still an open question.