Space Technology

A mysterious crash on the moon left scientists wondering what created a pair of craters but new study found that it involved remnants of a Chinese rocket booster.

Chinese rocket crashed into the moon hauling an unknown payload: report

SpaceX's Starship, intended for lunar missions, launched from Boca Chica, Texas on Saturday. However, the launch was deemed a failure as the Super Heavy booster exploded over the Gulf of Mexico after detachment. Minutes later, the core Starship continued into space before exploding. SpaceX officials suggest that the ship's self-destruct system was likely responsible for its destruction over the Gulf of Mexico.

SpaceX’s Starship explodes in second test flight

NASA thinks the best place to store Earth’s most sensitive information might not be on the planet, but on the surface of the moon.

NASA wants moon-based blockchain to store sensitive data

An encouraging step takes place in a plan to get detained Americans home from Iran.

Detained Americans on house arrest in planned Iran prisoner swap: The Rundown Aug. 11, 2023

During the Trump administration, it was decided the United States Space Command was to be moved from Colorado to Alabama.

As space race heats up, Biden’s Space Command decision under investigation

President Biden will be traveling to California on Thursday to visit areas devastated by flooding. The death toll has climbed to 20.

Midday rundown: Biden to visit flooded California, historic migrant influx

NASA awarded grants to 14 visionaries as part of its Innovative Advanced Concepts program, which could help support future space exploration.

NASA funds ‘innovative’ space exploration projects

Griner speaks on her release from Russian prison and Musk's Twitter suspension spree; These stories and more highlight the midday rundown.

Midday rundown: Griner on her release, Twitter’s suspension spree

Brittney Griner landed in San Antonio, Texas this morning. She is expected to receive medical care after 10 months in Russian detention.

Morning rundown: Griner back in U.S.; Musk releases ‘Twitter files’