DARPA wants to engineer biology to build huge, useful space structures, reducing launch costs and revolutionizing space assembly.

SpaceX's Starship test flight 8: Super Heavy shines with a flawless ascent and catch-up, but Ship 34 is lost.

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 carries NASA tools to the Moon, advancing science and future human exploration.

Astronomers map the wild 3d atmosphere of ultra-hot tylos with powerful winds and strange weather patterns.

Researchers find that washing simulated Martian soil reduces harm to microscopic animals, balancing planetary protection with the needs of future space colonies while aiding plant growth for long-term bases.

Ultimate goal: "A world powered by uninterruptible renewable energy."

U.S. President elect Donald Trump has nominated entrepreneur, pilot, philanthropist, and astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator.

Scientists are finding more and more indications that abundant water may have existed on Mars in the distant past.

Our episode reframes the journey to the stars as a mirror for human evolution and purpose. Is space an invitation for humanity to finally grow up?

A study shows that radio signals from satellites in low-Earth orbit could serve as backups when GPS services face disruptions.