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March 26, 2023

Space race: Chinese rocket launches quadruple over decade, survey finds

A new survey from the Japanese government indicates that rocket launches into space from China have more than quadrupled over the past decade.

March 23, 2023

Launch of 3D-printed rocket fails after upper stage ignites, plummets into Atlantic

A debut launch of a 110-foot-tall rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts failed just minutes into its flight before plummeting down into the Atlantic Ocean.

March 23, 2023

3D-printed rocket blasts off but fails to reach orbit

A largely 3D-printed rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, but the mission failed to reach orbit. (Credit: Relativity Space via APTN)

March 22, 2023

DIA officials warn China, Russia developing 'counter-space capabilities'

Defense Intelligence Agency officials spoke to Fox News anchor Bret Baier about the threats in the space race from China and Russia, on 'Special Report'.

March 15, 2023

NASA unveils sleek new spacesuits for Artemis III moon mission

NASA unveiled new spacesuits designed by Axiom Space on Wednesday that astronauts will wear for the Artemis III mission to the moon some time in 2025.

March 14, 2023

NASA wants 'space tug' to bring International Space Station safely down

NASA is looking to develop a space tug to help deorbit the International Space Station in coming years, with the White House budget request allocating $180 million for the spacecraft.

March 13, 2023

'Jesus in Space': Faith and science take center stage on space shuttle flight in new book

A children's book tells the true story of NASA Astronaut Dr. Tom Jones, who flew into space in 1994. Jones, along with two other Catholic astronauts, received Holy Communion mid-flight.

March 10, 2023

International Space Station maneuvers to avoid collision with satellite

The International Space Station fired its engines for more than six minutes to maneuver out of the path of an Earth observation satellite early Monday, according to NASA.

March 10, 2023

NASA Artemis I moon mission rocket damaged more than expected in launch

NASA said that its uncrewed Artemis I flight test proved successful last year, but also highlighted some unforeseen issues to work on during a Thursday update.

March 8, 2023

NASA says it's tracking 161-foot newly-found asteroid that has 'very small chance' of striking Earth

An asteroid with a diameter of about 161 feet has a "very small chance" of striking Earth on Feb. 14, 2046, NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office said.