NASA confirms rover got its first-ever rock sample from Mars
The rover "captured, sealed, and stored the first core sample ever drilled on another planet, in a quest to return samples to Earth," NASA said.
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Rocket explodes over Pacific Ocean during first-ever test flight
The Vandenberg Space Force Base, from where the rocket launched, warned there may be "unsafe" rocket debris in the area and said residents should stay away from it.
Spacewalkers hook up Russian lab module power cables
The spacewalk was the first of up to 11 needed to outfit the new Nauka multi-purpose laboratory module.
Mars rover apparently retrieves first rock sample for return to Earth
The Perseverance rover's chief engineer called it a perfect core sample.
SpaceX launches 23rd space station cargo flight
The Dragon capsule is loaded with supplies and gear including three Girl Scout experiments.
Scientists hope to find life on Earth-like planets covered in oceans
The super hot planets, up to 2.6 times larger than Earth, could be "a whole new avenue in our search for life."
Blue Origin launches artwork and research payloads into space
Blue Origin followed Jeff Bezos' spaceflight with a successful research-only mission.
Boeing gives up on near-term launch of Starliner capsule
The long-awaited unpiloted test flight likely will be delayed to November at the earliest.
Branson sells $300M in Virgin Galactic stock after rocket ride
Timely sale follows the billionaire's successful first flight into suborbital space last month watched by millions.
Tracking virtually rules out Bennu asteroid impacts in next century
NASA spacecraft help researchers improve tracking of a potentially threatening asteroid.
Cargo ship takes off on flight to space station
The Cygnus supply ship is making Northrop Grumman's 16th supply run to the space station.
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Spacesuit development for moonwalkers facing major delays
NASA's inspector general says development of new spacesuits will top $1 billion.
NASA is training human-like robots to explore caves on Mars
How can a team on Earth effectively explore intricate, dark, unfamiliar landscapes on another world? Fully autonomous robots.
Virgin Galactic sets price for trips to space aboard its rocket plane
Well-heeled space tourists will need $450,000 for a short up-and-down trip to space aboard Virgin Galactic's rocket plane.
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