Future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond may no longer need to carry every drop of propellant from Earth. NASA has ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the future of astronautics and space technologies. That visibility naturally invites a follow-on question: what comes next ...

Next-generation rockets are changing space exploration by making launch vehicles more reusable, powerful, and capable of supporting deep space missions. Modern rocket technology is no longer focused ...

Space mining tech is advancing as robotic systems make asteroid exploration and resource analysis increasingly viable. Autonomous rovers now assess asteroid composition using laser-based spectroscopy, ...

Gen. Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations, speaks April 15, 2026 at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. Credit: Tom Kimmell Photography COLORADO SPRINGS — Gen. Chance Saltzman in his final ...

A new race to the moon is emerging between the United States and China. Unlike fifty years ago, the goal is no longer just about landing and leaving, but establishing a base that allows for a ...

British scientists have launched a crew of microscopic worms to the International Space Station in a pioneering experiment that could help unlock the secrets of long-duration space travel—and support ...

The commercial era of space is here, as reusable launch systems have reduced the costs of accessing orbit and make new business models economically viable. The space market could surpass $1 trillion ...

America's Quantum Space Initiative is a coalition of innovators dedicated to advancing quantum-enabled capabilities for future space systems. By connecting leaders from industry, academia, government, ...

The future of space warfare will be determined by the speed of decision. As satellite constellations proliferate and adversaries field increasingly sophisticated counterspace capabilities, the ability ...

SpinLaunch Chief Executive Massimiliano “Massi” Ladovaz touches on the company’s future plans. SpinLaunch's suborbital accelerator. (Photo c/o SpinLaunch) When it comes to space innovation, SpinLaunch ...