Space

Routine SpaceX Starship test ends in explosion in massive setback for Musk’s company

By Elaine Mallon June 19, 2025 11:28 am

Musk says he won’t decommission Dragon spacecraft after X user tells him to ‘cool off’

Ross O'Keefe Jun 5, 2025

Northern lights spawned by solar storm could be visible over several states tonight

Brady Knox Jun 2, 2025

White House withdraws Jared Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA

Zach LaChance May 31, 2025

SpaceX's mega rocket Starship makes a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

FAA demands investigation into SpaceX Starship test failure

Jack Birle May 31, 2025

Afternoon Links: Popcorn Economics, the Beanie Baby Bust, and Russian Cislunar Collusion

By Jim Swift September 26, 2017 8:12 pm

German elections on Sunday was portrayed as an inevitable and well-deserved triumph for German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (Joerg Carstensen/dpa via AP)

Michael Barone: Angela Merkel’s victory-slash-defeat

By Michael Barone September 25, 2017 1:43 pm

Tuesday Morning Quarterback: There’s Plenty of Time to Panic Later

By Gregg Easterbrook September 12, 2017 3:30 pm

James Bridenstine was among 42 people nominated to key Trump administration posts Friday.

Both Florida senators wary of James Bridenstine, Trump’s nominee to lead NASA

By Anna Giaritelli September 2, 2017 4:19 am

The total eclipse of the sun Monday is expected to prompt fossil fuel generators to ramp up quickly to fill in the gaps as solar power goes dark from Oregon to the Carolinas. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Eclipse tests the power grid’s mettle as solar energy goes dark

By John Siciliano August 21, 2017 4:01 am

For the first time in 38 years, the contiguous U.S. will experience a total eclipse of the sun. On Monday, the path of totality will cross the U.S. from west to east, through 14 states, from Lincoln Beach, Ore. to Charleston, S.C. (All of North America -- plus parts of South America, Africa, and Europe -- will see a partial eclipse.) (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Experience a rare total solar eclipse across the US

By Linda Hernandez August 18, 2017 6:45 pm

Satellites impact every part of life in the U.S. Welcome to the future of warfare. (Air Force)

Satellites are indispensable to US security, but disabling them can be disturbingly easy

By Matthew Trunko August 18, 2017 1:00 am

The eclipse will happen during the middle of the day, "when millions are on American roads, potentially causing one of the largest driver distractions in years," according to the FHA. (AP Photo, File)

Feds warn drivers: Don’t be distracted by next month’s solar eclipse

By Pete Kasperowicz July 31, 2017 5:52 pm

Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, said on Friday that the U.S. must upgrade its missile defenses following the newest North Korea test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Dan Sullivan: North Korea launch shows need for new missile defenses

By Travis J. Tritten July 28, 2017 8:10 pm

The sanctions freeze all U.S. assets of six companies that support Tehran's missile program. (Iranian Presidency via AP)

US hits Iran with new sanctions after space rocket launch

By Travis J. Tritten July 28, 2017 5:56 pm

The Defense Department has estimated it could save $2 billion annually by closing properties it no longer uses or needs, and use the money on warfighting capabilities. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

House passes budget-busting $658 billion defense bill

By Travis J. Tritten July 27, 2017 9:43 pm

The House NDAA directs the Pentagon to begin tests on the space-based interceptors, first envisioned by Reagan and fought over for years in the chamber.

Star Wars redux: Congress eyes space to counter Kim Jong Un in North Korea

By Travis J. Tritten July 24, 2017 4:01 am