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August 7, 2025

NASA announces retirement of veteran astronaut Butch Wilmore after 25 years of service

Captain Butch Wilmore retires from NASA after flying Boeing Starliner's first crewed test mission and completing five spacewalks at International Space Station.

August 6, 2025

Sean Duffy: We're going to bring fission to the moon's surface

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy explains the 'key component' of the Trump administration's goal to win the next space race on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

August 6, 2025

Space-based missile-killing Golden Dome tech aims for crucial test before Trump leaves office: Lockheed Martin

Defense contractor Lockheed Martin develops satellites capable of intercepting missiles from space to support Trump's Golden Dome defense shield initiative.

July 30, 2025

We’re going back to the Moon during Trump’s presidency, acting NASA administrator says

Acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy explains how the agency's Artemis program aims to return Americans to the Moon on 'Hannity.'

July 22, 2025

Chinese citizen admits stealing US trade secrets for next-generation national security tech

A U.S.-Chinese dual citizen who pleaded guilty to stealing secrets for "next generation" national security technology remains free on $1.75 million bond.

July 20, 2025

Buzz Aldrin commemorates Apollo 11 moon landing milestone on 56th anniversary with heartfelt message

Buzz Aldrin pays tribute to the Apollo 11 mission on its anniversary, invoking Kennedy's famous speech and expressing gratitude to all who helped achieve the historic moon landing.

July 9, 2025

Chinese satellites complete groundbreaking mission 22,000 miles above Earth

Two Chinese satellites reportedly performed what appears to be the country's first high-altitude orbital refueling, as U.S. Space Force satellites moved closer to observe the maneuver.

June 6, 2025

Snub of Musk's NASA nominee ally preceded sudden 'big, beautiful bill' criticism, Trump feud

Elon Musk escalated his criticisms of Trump's "big, beautiful bill" after the White House pulled a nomination for NASA administrator Jared Isaacman.

May 27, 2025

SpaceX's Starship Flight 9 ends in failure after booster loss: 'Success comes from what we learn'

SpaceX's Starship Flight 9 fails after a booster loss and payload door malfunction, with the spacecraft falling into the Indian Ocean as an FAA investigation begins.

May 18, 2025

Space capsule marks milestone for bringing cargo back from orbit

Atmos Space Cargo's Phoenix 1 mission marks Europe's entry into space return technology, with rapid prototyping and multinational collaboration leading the way.