Space Exploration Technologies

How Private Space Companies Make Money Exploring The Final Frontier

TORONTO, CANADA - There's a big difference in thinking between governments and the private companies that participate in space. While…

10 years ago

Robot Arm Will Install New Earth-Facing Cameras On The Space Station

TORONTO, CANADA - Canada's robotic Canadarm2 will install the next two Urthecast cameras on the International Space Station, removing the…

10 years ago

Russia Plans To Spend $8B On Space Station Through 2025: Report

Amid tensions surrounding international space collaboration, Russia is planning to spend $8 billion (321 billion rubles) on the International Space…

10 years ago

Space Station Extension May Cost More Than NASA Expects: Report

NASA's anticipated $3 billion to $4 billion annual budget for the International Space Station is "overly optimistic", a new report…

10 years ago

Radiation Blast Delays NASA Spacecraft’s Arrival At Dwarf Planet Ceres

NASA's Dawn spacecraft experienced technical problems in the past week that will force it to arrive at dwarf planet Ceres…

10 years ago

Astronaut Snaps Amazing Picture Of His Crewmates Returning To Earth

Wow! See that bright streak in the photo above? That's a shot of the Expedition 40 crew making a flawless…

10 years ago

Sweet Success for SpaceX with Second Successful AsiaSat Launch This Summer

Shortly after midnight this morning, Sunday, Sept. 7, SpaceX scored a major success with the spectacular night time launch of…

10 years ago

ExoMars Hunting: Where Should The European Rover Land?

Picking a landing site on Mars is a complex process. There's the need to balance scientific return with the capabilities…

10 years ago