From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space

The US, China, India, Europe and Japan all have exciting missions on the horizon in 2026. Many of them are collaborative ...
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NASA won't decide on overhaul for Mars Sample Return mission until mid-2026

The agency is considering two possible MSR strategies but won't pick a winner for another 18 months or so. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...
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NASA finds key molecules for life in OSIRIS-REx asteroid samples. Here's what that means

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There are 20 amino acids that create the proteins required for life on our planet — and ...
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Rocket Lab takes jab at NASA with release of Mars sample return plan

In what appears to be a jab at NASA, Rocket Lab this week unveiled its own plan to return rock and dust samples the space agency has been collecting from Mars’ Jezero Crater since 2021. NASA earlier ...