In this roundup of space news, we talk about sugar molecules in space, a call for volunteers for a simulated Moon/Mars mission and next steps for NASA's New Horizons probe.

NASA is testing a next-generation space computer chip that could give spacecraft the ability to operate far more independently in deep space. The radiation-hardened processor is showing performance ...

A Hong Kong astronaut will join a Chinese space mission for the first time as part of a three-person crew launching on Sunday, as Beijing edges closer to its goal of landing people on the moon. The ...

NASA’s PExT terminal has shown that spacecraft can seamlessly communicate through multiple government and commercial networks, a major step beyond traditional single-network systems. The mission is ...

NASA is testing a next-generation space processor designed to dramatically increase the computing power aboard future spacecraft. The chip, developed through a partnership between NASA and Microchip ...

Five months into his fourth International Space Station mission, veteran NASA astronaut Mike Fincke was having dinner when he suddenly found himself unable to speak. The episode in January lasted just ...

Portal Space Systems is developing the Supernova vehicle for moving rapidly between orbits and the Starburst maneuverable spacecraft bus. Credit: Portal Space Systems WASHINGTON — Quindar, a ...

WASHINGTON — Asteroid mining startup AstroForge has completed assembly of its latest spacecraft for launch later this year, incorporating lessons from a failed mission last year. The company announced ...

NASA is testing a chip that could significantly enhance the computing power of upcoming missions, allowing spacecraft to respond in real time should something go wrong rather than wait for commands ...

Next-generation rockets are changing space exploration by making launch vehicles more reusable, powerful, and capable of supporting deep space missions. Modern rocket technology is no longer focused ...