Astronaut and geophysicist Andrew Feustel is a veteran of three NASA spaceflights and alumnus of Purdue EAPS. Currently he is Lead Astronaut with Vast. He spoke with Lucy Flesch, Frederick L. Hovde ...

When astronauts set foot on Mars, it will be one of humanity’s greatest milestones. These first steps will be the result of decades of research, engineering, and imagination coming together, marking ...

Hundreds of high school students from across Western New York will be on the North Campus on March 19 for Science Exploration Day, a daylong program of workshops, lectures and laboratory tours. The ...

When China’s first lunar lander, Chang’e 3, touched down in Mare Imbrium on the Moon in 2013, it was the pinnacle of the country’s space endeavors. The robotic lander and its small Yutu rover ...

From Jules Verne-inspired submarines to NASA-backed underwater habitats, the dream of an undersea civilization came closer than most people realize. By Bill Gourgey Published Jul 2, 2026 9:03 AM EDT ...

An experiment designed by New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math School in New York is among the cargo which arrived to the International Space Station Sunday on the Orbital-1 cargo ...

Europe’s newest guardian against cosmic threats has begun its watch. The European Space Agency’s Flyeye telescope achieved “first light” in late May, marking a pivotal moment for planetary defense as ...

The private and commercial space industry has transformed spaceflight in the 21st century. It has lowered launch costs, reliably supplied crew and cargo to the International Space Station, sent ...

Among the missions are InSight, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mars Odyssey, and Curiosity, all of which have been critical to expanding our understanding of the Red Planet. Following a thorough ...

As one of four panels that will provide input to the steering committee of "A Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars;" the Panel on Astrobiology will identify the highest priority science ...