An out-of-control Russian spacecraft has probably plummeted to Earth, after 53 years stuck in orbit, experts say. In recent weeks, the spacecraft known as Kosmos 482 has been making an uncontrolled ...

A new study examines structural buckling as a control method for solar sails, detailing kirigami cuts, simulations, and experiments to adjust spacecraft orientation efficiently.

The BepiColombo spacecraft snaps rare close-up images of Mercury during a planned gravity-assist flyby in 2023. Credit: ESA / JAXA A complex mission to Mercury that began its epic space voyage six ...

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In a recent contest, teams of researchers competed to see who could train an AI model to best pilot a spaceship. The results suggest that an era of autonomous space exploration may be closer than we ...

SpaceX launched the latest flight test for its Starship vehicle, which made it to space before the company lost control of the craft during re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere. Photo: Eric Gay/AP The ...

The change of command ceremony sets the stage for an epic return to Earth for three space travelers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...