Commercial Spaceflight

Miso paste made in space opens a new frontier for fermented foods

Updated: 2024-02-29 13:00:00

A fermentation experiment on the International Space Station produced miso paste with a flavour distinct from two samples that were fermented on Earth

The coolest new space pictures: February 2024

Updated: 2024-02-28 22:40:00

A U.S. mission lands on the Moon for the first time in decades, thanks to collaboration between NASA and commercial space.

Two lunar landers have fallen over – but they’re still doing okay

Updated: 2024-02-26 20:49:04

The SLIM lander and the Odysseus lander both set down on the lunar surface on their sides, but they have each been able to send data back to Earth

A ridge over hidden water

Updated: 2024-02-23 15:30:00

Ridges on Mars and Europa hint at past and present water. Distant dwarf planets are unexpectedly warm. And we’re working hard to help find life.

Odysseus spacecraft is the first private mission to land on the moon

Updated: 2024-02-22 23:52:09

Intuitive Machines has landed its Odysseus spacecraft on the moon, making it the first private company to achieve a feat previously only accomplished by national space agencies

Can SpaceX’s Starship save Mars Sample Return?

Updated: 2024-02-22 16:28:00

Though promising conceptually, Starship presents more questions than answers for NASA's Mars Sample Return needs.

OSIRIS-APEX, NASA's asteroid Apophis chaser

Updated: 2024-02-20 21:49:00

The NASA probe is on a mission to the potentially dangerous asteroid Apophis

Hosting a solar eclipse-watching party is a fantastic way to share one of nature’s most awe-inspiring events with your friends and family. Here’s a guide to hosting a safe and memorable eclipse-watching party.

Far from predictable

Updated: 2024-02-16 15:30:00

Some things, like solar cycles, are hard to predict. Others, like Zoozve taking the world by storm, are even more unpredictable.

The path forward for Mars Sample Return

Updated: 2024-02-14 19:25:00

A brief summary of The Planetary Society's policy principles and recommendations for Mars Sample Return.

Become an Eclipse Explorer!

Updated: 2024-02-14 15:46:00

In anticipation of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, The Planetary Society has partnered with the National Park Service to launch a new Eclipse Explorer Junior Ranger booklet.