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Here's the launch plan for NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions: 'Liftoff is just the beginning'

After more than a week of delays, two new NASA missions have gotten the greenlight to head to space tonight (March 8).

Space · Mar 8, 2025

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 151 — In Search of Alien Megastructures

On Episode 151 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with former NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green about how we can search for technosignatures that might indicate advanced civilizations.

Space · Mar 8, 2025

Trump's 'Ludicrous' Gold Card Visa Program Fuels Oligarchy Rhetoric, Scholar Argues (Exclusive)

President Trump proposed a gold card visa program, charging $5 million to offer permanent residency. The program is the latest sign of cozying up to oligarchs, an expert claims

International Business Times · Mar 8, 2025

Private Intuitive Machines moon lander declared dead after falling on its side in crater at the lunar south pole

For the second time in two years, a private Intuitive Machines lander fell over on the moon.

Space · Mar 7, 2025

Secretive US Space Force X-37B space plane 'breaks new ground' as it returns to Earth after 434 days in orbit (photos)

The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-7 U.S. Space Force’s dynamic unmanned space plane has successfully returned to Earth after a novel aerobraking maneuver during its 7th flight.

Space · Mar 7, 2025

Windfall for European arms makers as Brussels ramps up defence spending

Weapons manufacturers across Europe are rushing to secure contracts after EU countries announced plans to dramatically increase defence spending. Share prices of European arms companies had already risen sharply following the US decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 7, 2025

Watch: SpaceX Starship explodes mid-flight for a 2nd time this year, raining fiery debris over Florida

A photo of starship launching in the distance with massive plume of smoke.

LiveScience · Mar 7, 2025

SpaceX Dragon capsule arrives at launch site for Crew-10 astronaut flight to ISS (photos)

The SpaceX Dragon capsule that will carry the next crew to the International Space Station has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center ahead of its March 12 launch.

Space · Mar 7, 2025

Musk's clean-up job backfires on Trump

One question remains: What is the true motivation behind Musk's DOGE project?

Salon · Mar 7, 2025

These are Elon Musk’s top lieutenants, including at DOGE

Musk relies on a small number of executives to help him lead his six companies—and cut government spending.

Fortune · Mar 7, 2025