NASA, Mars and Escapade
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NASA’s ultraquiet supersonic 'flying swordfish' makes history with first test flight
NASA and Lockheed Martin’s X-59 "quiet" supersonic plane flew for the first time in October. It’s a major step towards reintroducing commercial supersonic flight in the United States.
The Falcon 9 first-stage booster landed aboard SpaceX's drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean, completing its 28th mission.
The ESCAPADE mission, short for Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers, is the first dual-satellite mission to another planet. Two identical spacecraft will orbit in formation to provide a first-of-its-kind 3D view of Mars' magnetosphere and upper atmosphere.
Staffers told The Post about months of turmoil and sweeping changes that, if fully implemented, could transform NASA and American science beyond the Trump years.
With "one of the coolest jobs in the world", NASA rover operator Vandi Verma hopes women's high profile in the latest Mars mission will inspire a new generation to pursue careers in a sector traditionally dominated by men.
Check back for live FLORIDA TODAY Space Team launch updates on this page, starting about two hours before today’s Blue Origin launch window opens.
NASA has confirmed 6,000 exoplanets, marking a major milestone in humanity’s quest to understand other worlds. From gas giants hugging their stars to planets covered in lava or clouds of gemstones, the diversity of discoveries is staggering. With ...
The Senate's report supports Space.com's findings, stating, "as early as June 2025, NASA began 'implementing immediately' certain 'institutional changes' to align with the President's proposed budget," and asserts that NASA Chief of Staff Brian Hughes is conspiring with OMB to "actively implement the President's FY26 budget request."
President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated billionaire Jared Isaacman to be the new head of NASA after withdrawing his nomination in May.
President Trump renominates tech billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, signaling a bold fusion of politics, business, and space.