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Bakanov, in comments translated for Ars by Rob Mitchell, told the publication that tests of the spacecraft’s parachute system will…

The Otter spacecraft that will be used for the SSPICY mission. Credit: Starfish Space The Otter spacecraft that will be…

In theory, developing a spacecraft that will fly to Mars, insert itself into orbit around the red planet, and relay…

Spacecraft are typically protected from debris impacts by some form of a Whipple shield, which has a thin outer bumper…

“As a bonus, it captured Mars images from a rare perspective,” NASA said in a press release. The spacecraft approached…

“According to the amendments, Roscosmos has been granted the right, effective January 1, 2026, to place advertising on space objects…

Stephen Clark, of Ars, recently asked Rocket Lab chief executive Peter Beck if he knew why this delay had occurred.…

As the Artemis II astronauts prepare for the most dramatic and potentially dangerous part of their mission — reentry into…