"The lightsail will travel faster than any previous spacecraft, with potential to eventually open interstellar distances to ...

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has already explored these systems for future deep space missions. These advances could cut travel time to Mars by more than half, making space colonies a ...

The latest developments in science and technology include Google's AI tool collaborating with biomedical researchers, Ant ...

Powered by laser light, this tiny sail lays the groundwork for future advances in lightsail technology and the potential for interstellar propulsion.

A prototype electric plasma rocket engine capable of significantly increasing thrust and efficiency has been unveiled by ...

Galaxies, planets, black holes: to most people, everything about our Universe sounds and feels enormous. But while it's true ...

The orbiter will map out water on the moon and see if it can support future space travel or even a long-term presence. Lockheed Martin's Colorado campus has a long history of working on big ...

According to experts, we are currently living in a golden age of space exploration, encompassing both human and robotic travel. Due to an increase in advanced space technology and the lively ...

The human body was not built for spaceflight, with its microgravity conditions, exposure to high-energy radiation and other ...

Beijing is building space alliances in Africa to enhance its global surveillance network and advance its bid to become the world’s dominant space power, Reuters has learned. China has publicly ...