How NASA plans to build a moon base — and when it could happen

NASA has plans for an ambitious moon base where astronauts can live long-term as the agency prepares to send humans to Mars.
SpaceNews

SSC Space, Firefly set 2028 target for first orbital launch from Sweden’s Esrange

Firefly Aerospace visited Esrange Space Center SSC Space and Firefly Aerospace event at LC-3C, Esrange Space Center. 2026-06-29 Charlotta Sund, CEO SSC Space and Jason Kim, CEO Firefly Aerospace ...
Smithsonian Magazine

America’s First Space Station Proved Humans Could Live and Work in Orbit for Months. Now, the Public Can See What It Looked Like in Person for the First Time i…

A backup version of Skylab was displayed when the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum opened 50 years ago. After ...
Scientific American

NASA unveils four new robotic missions to help make its ambitious moon base plans happen

Three companies will receive a total of $600 million to executive four moon landings, laying the groundwork for a planned ...

How a team of engineers a built the most spectacular museum exhibit in the solar system

Installing the 185-foot space shuttle Endeavour in the California Science Center was a feat of engineering. The California Science Center (CSC) has just unveiled the most impressive museum exhibit ...
NPR

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The New York Times

The Learning Network

To participate, submit your response here by July 10 at 9 a.m. Eastern. This week’s winners will be announced by July 22. By The Learning Network Heeva Alavi, an Iranian-American, writes about her ...