Firing a gun in space plays out very differently from that on Earth due to some bizarre physics. Here's everything that ...

Space and time seem like two completely different ideas, but Einstein showed they are interlinked in what is known as ...

Scientists have taken a close look at our activity within the solar system to determine where to look for signals from intelligent alien life. The findings apply if those extraterrestrials explore ...

Both the United States and China are working to put their astronauts on the moon in the next few years, with NASA's acting administrator claiming that America will win the "race." But what happens if ...

The world is entering its second age of exploration, this one in outer space. But there’s one big question: Will America get left behind? In the 21st century, America has seen enormous technological ...

Space exploration is among the most exciting frontiers for humankind. Developing knowledge about our solar system, galaxy and the possibility of humans becoming an interplanetary species are alluring ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Author: Michelle L.D. Hanlon, University of Mississippi The first space race was about ...

Space Command is responsible for military operations beyond Earth's atmosphere. It's separate from the US Space Force, which is a service branch of the military – like the Army or Navy – responsible ...

Space Force and Air Force Reserve leaders announced new details at a town hall hosted earlier this month about the plan to integrate part-time guardians into the active-duty Space Force. Current space ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Understanding the distinction between Space Command and Space Force as the community faces the reality of Space Command's planned departure from the city. Some people ...

A U.S. military mini-shuttle launched into space from Florida on Thursday to conduct classified experiments in orbit. The uncrewed X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on ...

The U.S. Space Force has partnered with a space engineering company to create an "orbital carrier" that can deploy smaller spacefaring vessels. The carrier, funded by the agency's strategic funding ...