A byproduct of aging nuclear weapons stockpiles could help power spacecraft on missions lasting decades. Americium-241, an isotope that can be separated from aged plutonium, is being studied as a ...

The Lunar Gateway is planned space station that will orbit the Moon. It is part of the Nasa‑led Artemis programme. Artemis ...

NASA is targeting no earlier than March 6, 2026, for the historic launch of Artemis II, marking a major milestone in the agency’s return to deep space exploration.

Feb.23 - Chinese researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model for astronomical imaging that significantly ...

The company said it uses 2 kilograms of Americium-241 fuel to generate 50 watts of power for a lunar rover, compared with ...

Expandable infrastructure serves as a foundation for long-duration space exploration and commercialization Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) and Max Space announced a strategic partnership to advance ...

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NASA vs SpaceX rockets compared on cost, technology, and performance, revealing how reusability and innovation reshape modern ...

The global Space Robotics Market is experiencing sustained momentum driven by rising investments in autonomous mission systems, rapid advancements in AI-enabled robotics, and expanding commercial ...

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Suggested Citation: "4 Prioritizations and Rankings to Optimize and Enable the Expansion of Deep Space Human Exploration." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. A Midterm ...