We’ve explored many of the planets in our Solar System, but one of our neighbors that’s been ignored for too long is Mercury. In 2018, international space agencies joined forces to launch the first mission to Mercury in over 14 years: BepiColombo.
Read MoreWhy are we exploring Ultima Thule, and why is it important to space exploration? Exploring distant bodies like this can help us understand more about the formation of the solar system and in turn, the universe.
Read MoreIt’s about time. After eight years of relying on Russia to send astronauts to and from the International Space Station, NASA, Boeing and SpaceX are bringing human spaceflight capabilities back to U.S. soil.
Read MoreEver dreamed of the Martian wind blowing through your hair? Now you can listen to what the surface of Mars sounds like, thanks to new audio data captured from NASA’s Mars InSight lander.
Read MoreWe’ve sent plenty of spacecraft to explore Mars, so what exactly is the Mars InSight designed to do, exactly?
Read MoreExceeding its expected lifespan by more than 5 years, Kepler’s journey has finally come to an end as the telescope finally runs out of fuel. Learn why Kepler will go down in history as one of the most successful space missions ever launched.
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