Stories tagged “Space Exploration.”
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Japan's MMX mission is set to launch to Mars' moons, Phobos and Deimos, to collect samples that could reveal the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth. The unmanned spacecraft will also lay groundwork for future human exploration of the red planet.
The European Space Agency is trying to understand why astronauts lose their eyesight in space, in the hope they can figure out how to treat—or even prevent—the condition as looming longer spaceflights heighten the risk of permanent vision damage.
SpaceX's stock price has dropped dramatically since its initial public offering (IPO). The company reported high revenue growth in the second quarter, but still lost money. The market continues to price in high growth expectations.
SpaceX delivered a blowout earnings report, beating Wall Street expectations on the top and bottom lines. Despite this, the market wasn't impressed, and the stock fell after the report. However, it has since regained some of its losses. The company's growth and valuation …
A SpaceX rocket's upper stage crashed into the Moon's surface, creating a new crater near the famous Inastry's crater. Scientists are excited about the opportunity to study the impact and learn more about the Moon's geology.
A four-tonne SpaceX rocket piece hurtling through space for over 18 months is believed to have smashed into the moon at high speed. The school-bus-size object is the second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that had launched a lunar lander from Firefly Aerospace in Jan 2025.
SpaceX's first lockup expiration is scheduled for Aug. 6, 2026, which could lead to a significant increase in the supply of its stock, potentially causing a decline in its price. Insiders may sell up to 911.5 million shares, which is more than three times the current stoc…
Chinese commercial rocket company i-Space has secured nearly RMB1 billion in the first tranche of its Series E funding round. This capital will primarily fuel the R&D and batch production of its Hyperbola-3 reusable rocket and Focus-2 liquid-oxygen methane engine.
A SpaceX rocket piece weighing four tonnes is expected to hit the moon at high speed early on Wednesday morning, kicking up a plume of lunar dust.
SpaceX Surpasses Expectations: Revenue Surge Due to AI
SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has released its first-quarter earnings report since going public in June. The company reported a significant revenue surge, particularly in its business with artificial intelligence. Despite this, SpaceX still incurred …
A discarded SpaceX rocket stage is set to crash into the Moon in an unusual but harmless event that scientists say could offer valuable insights into the lunar surface while also highlighting the growing challenge of space debris.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage, abandoned in orbit, is set to collide with the Moon on August 5th. Scientists anticipate it will create a significant crater and a large dust plume, offering a unique opportunity for scientific study.
The 2026 solar eclipse on August 12 is a big day for astronomy fans. The eclipse will be visible from western Iceland and northern Spain, but other places like Canada, the United States, and Europe can still see it, albeit with partial sun coverage.
Linux 7.3 will start supporting Intel Starfire, a space-grade SoC.
Cathie Wood's company, Ark Invest, is buying SpaceX stock despite its 50% decline from its post-IPO high. Wood loves disruptive tech stocks and sees SpaceX as a key player in the space economy.
The Artemis II mission and Star Trek share a vision of space exploration that emphasizes humanity's dreams and a more equitable future. Billionaire-funded space missions have sent celebrities into space, but NASA's mission offers a more sober and heartfelt vision.
Two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut closed out an eight-month stay aboard the International Space Station with a fiery plunge back to Earth and an on-target touchdown on the broad steppe of Kazakhstan.
SpaceX's 13th Starship flight test has launched with the company's next-generation V3 Starlink satellites on board. The satellites will test their ability to connect with the rest of the Starlink constellation using high-capacity lasers.
Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management has bought more SpaceX stock, but the author believes the shares are not attractive at current levels due to the company's high price-to-sales ratio and lack of consistent profitability.
Original Apollo 11 Guidance Computer source code for command and lunar modules
The Apollo 11 Guidance Computer source code for the command and lunar modules has been made available on GitHub. The code is a part of the original Apollo 11 mission and has been digitized from hardcopy images by the MIT Museum.
Elon Musk warns short sellers betting against SpaceX that their survival probability is very low. The company's short position has grown to 32% of its float, with 206 million shares sold short.
SpaceX, a recent IPO, is set to release its first earnings report. Analyst estimates vary widely, making it difficult to gauge the company's performance. The author advises against investing in the stock due to its uncertain financials and operational setbacks.
SpaceX stock has fallen nearly 45% from its IPO price, but the company still looks overvalued. Despite its growth potential, SpaceX faces risks in its Starship program and uncertain profitability.
The US Department of Defense has released a new batch of declassified UFO files, and China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has reached its target, an asteroid it will attempt to collect a sample from.
SpaceX raised $85.7 billion in its IPO and another $25 billion through a bond sale, highlighting intense financing needs and capital spending plans.
Intuitive Machines' stock price fell by nearly 16% due to the decline of its peer, Space Exploration Technologies. The space sector rallied before SpaceX's IPO, but many companies have high valuations without proven profitability.
SpaceX Wants to Fuel Its Mars Ambitions With Its Own Gas Pipeline
SpaceX plans to fuel its Mars ambitions with its own gas pipeline. The company aims to establish a reliable fuel source for its missions.
Elon Musk's trillionaire status is at risk due to drops in SpaceX and Tesla shares. Musk's wealth declined to $1.1tn after a 16% drop in SpaceX's shares on Monday.
Three major developments reshaped investment landscape: SpaceX IPO, Strait of Hormuz reopening, and Fed signaling higher rates. Investors should prepare their portfolios accordingly.
SpaceX raised $85.7 billion in its recent IPO, more than its initial goal of $75 billion.