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- 1Artemis II to return astronauts to the moon after 50 years●Artemis II's moon mission is the 1st in more than 50 years. Why did it take the US so long to return?
NASA's Artemis II mission is set to be the first crewed flight to the moon in more than 50 years, following the Apollo era that ended in 1972. Coverage is focusing on why the return took so long, pointing to shifting political priorities, high costs, and technical setbacks across successive programs. The mission marks the start of a new era of human deep-space exploration.
- 2SpaceX Prepares for First Orbital Flight of Starship●SpaceX shoots for first orbital flight of Starship
SpaceX is aiming to carry out the first orbital test flight of its Starship spacecraft, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built. The flight would be a major milestone in the company's program to develop a fully reusable launch system for missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Space and technology watchers are following preparations closely, awaiting confirmation of a launch date and regulatory clearance for the attempt.
- 3Starship next launch could make history, SpaceX says●Starship could make history on next launch. Watch SpaceX mission live
SpaceX is preparing for the next flight of its Starship rocket, a mission the company says could make history. The launch is being streamed live, with coverage from outlets including USA Today. Starship is central to SpaceX's plans for deep space travel, and each test flight draws wide attention as the company works toward orbit and eventual missions to the Moon and Mars.
- 4NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission: Astronauts and How to Watch●What to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission including how to watch, who are the astronauts
NASA's Artemis II mission is set to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time since the Apollo era, and news outlets are walking readers through the basics: who the four crew members are, when the launch is expected, and how to follow it live. Coverage highlights the mission as a key test flight ahead of future lunar landings, with audiences seeking practical viewing and scheduling details.
- 5SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 Mission Revealed●Starship’s Biggest Flight Yet: Flight 14 Mission Revealed | Starship Update
SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 is set to be its most ambitious test flight yet, with the mission profile now revealed in a new update from NASASpaceflight. The flight is expected to push the rocket further than previous tests as SpaceX continues its rapid iteration program. Space enthusiasts are closely following each Starship launch, given its central role in NASA's Artemis moon plans and Mars ambitions.
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SpaceX has carried out a full launch rehearsal at Starbase, Texas, as it prepares for the 14th test flight of its Starship rocket. The dress rehearsal included countdown procedures and fueling of the launch vehicle. Spaceflight watchers are following the mission closely, as each Starship flight tests new milestones for the vehicle intended for missions to the Moon and Mars.
- 7New findings point to possible life on Saturn's moon Enceladus▼Promising discoveries about the potential for life on one of Saturn’s icy moons
Researchers at Freie Universität Berlin, including planetary scientist Frank Postberg, have announced new findings on Enceladus, Saturn's icy moon, drawing on data from the Cassini mission. The analysis points to conditions on the moon that could be compatible with microbial life, renewing interest in one of the most promising targets in the search for life beyond Earth.
- 8Core rocket for Artemis III moon mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center●Core rocket for upcoming Artemis III mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center
The core stage rocket for NASA's upcoming Artemis III mission has arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The delivery marks a key step in preparing for the crewed lunar landing mission, and coverage is highlighting progress on NASA's effort to return astronauts to the moon. Observers are watching hardware milestones closely given past schedule delays for the Artemis programme.
- 9AI identifies hidden water hotspots on the Moon▼AI just unlocked the Moon’s hidden water hotspots—here’s what this reveals
Artificial intelligence has been used to map previously hidden water-rich regions on the Moon, revealing new hotspots where lunar ice may be concentrated. The findings could shape future crewed missions, since accessible water would support drinking supplies, oxygen production and rocket fuel. Scientists say the mapping offers a clearer picture of where to land and explore next.
- 10NASA and IBM AI improves lunar ice detection by 22%▼NASA And IBM’s AI Spots Lunar Ice With 22% Better Accuracy
NASA and IBM have developed an artificial intelligence system that detects ice on the Moon with 22% better accuracy than previous methods. Finding lunar ice is considered key to future crewed missions, since it could provide drinking water, oxygen and rocket fuel. The announcement is drawing attention from space and technology observers tracking progress toward a sustained human presence on the Moon.
- 11Icy moons may keep hidden oceans even after collisions▼Icy moons may hold on to their underground oceans even after being smashed apart
New research suggests icy moons in the outer solar system could retain their subsurface oceans even if they are shattered by large impacts, with fragments potentially holding on to liquid water. The finding has implications for the search for life, as it widens the range of places where habitable conditions might survive dramatic collisions and reassembling events over billions of years.
- 12Space Stocks Stabilize as Musk Backs NASA Moon Base▼SPCX, ASTS, RKLB Find A Floor After Brutal July: Elon Musk Says NASA’s Moon Base Vision ‘Will Happen’
Space-related stocks including SPCX, ASTS and RKLB found a floor after steep losses in July, as Elon Musk said NASA's vision of a Moon base 'will happen'. His endorsement of the lunar program is being read as a sign of confidence in the sector's long-term outlook, giving traders a reason to pause the recent sell-off.
- 13Moon's Billion Tons of Water Would Last a City Just 100 Years●Moon’s Billion Tons of Water Would Only Last a City 100 Years
New analysis suggests the Moon holds roughly a billion tons of water, largely as ice in permanently shadowed craters. While the figure sounds vast, researchers calculate it would only supply a single city for about a century, underscoring how limited lunar resources are. The finding is drawing attention as space agencies plan crewed Moon missions and consider whether lunar ice could support long-term bases or be worth mining.
- 14Earth microbes survive simulated conditions of Enceladus ocean●Earth microbes survive simulated conditions of Saturn moon’s ocean
New research indicates that Earth microbes can survive under simulated conditions of the ocean beneath the ice of Saturn's moon Enceladus, suggesting life there is not out of the question. Scientists see the finding as encouraging for the search for life beyond Earth, since Enceladus's subsurface ocean is considered one of the most promising places to look.