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Make no mistake: we are currently living in the Golden Age of space exploration. Right now, as you read these words, we have robots on the Moon, autonomous rovers on Mars, and roughly a half dozen asteroid mining companies prospecting for precious metals in space. What will happen tomorrow? Tune in to DT’s space coverage to get all the latest news and commentary on everything from SpaceX to space junk, and keep pace with all the most important things happening in the final frontier.

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Getting to Mars may require a pit stop in orbit, and NASA just tested the nozzle to make that happen

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center ran liquid nitrogen through L3Harris's cryocoupler at negative 321 degrees Fahrenheit.
Showcase of T-Mobile Starlink service on an iPhone.

Elon Musk’ Starlink could soon offer mobile services as a US carrier

LightSail in Earth orbit

Lightsails have hit another speed bump on the road to interstellar travel

Artist’s Illustration of Exoplanets Orbiting Barnard’s Star

The galaxy has an exoplanet size mystery, and NASA’s EVE mission wants to solve it

Tesla

We just got a hot signal that a Tesla and SpaceX merger could happen, after all

The International Space Station.

Astronauts reportedly took shelter after work on Russia’s leaky ISS module triggered concerns

Explosion, Fire, Nuclear Explosion

Blue Origin’s massive New Glenn rocket explodes in a fiery blaze during tests

Robot with four arms

Orbot Robotics’ space robot has four arms, but its Goro physique has a purpose

Chun Wang in a space suit

A billionaire crypto bro will lead humanity to Mars atop Musk’s Starship

Elon Musk talks to the press as he arrives to to have a look at the construction site of the new Tesla Gigafactory near Berlin.

Elon Musk will get a historical paycheck if he builds a colony of one milliion humans on Mars

milky-way-hidden-galaxy-loki

Scientists have found a hidden galaxy inside the Milky Way, and they’re calling it Loki

Machine, Wheel, Astronomy

NASA aims September launch for Roman space telescope and it’s going to be a huge shift

Blue Origin

Blue Origin successfully re-uses a New Glenn rocket for the first time ever

Blue Origin successfully reused its New Glenn rocket for the first time, marking progress in reusability - though a payload issue shows there’s still work ahead.
NASA's SLS rocket roars skyward at the start of the Artemis II mission on April 1, 2026.

Stunning close-up footage shows NASA’s moon rocket roaring to space

On its first crewed flight, NASA's lunar rocket displays its awesome power.
Earth and the moon as seen from the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II mission in April 2026.

How to watch NASA’s moon crew splash down at end of historic mission

The Orion spacecraft's final moments before splashdown will be the most perilous of the entire mission.
The moon as seen from the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II mission.

Notable firsts of the Artemis II moon mission … so far

The Artemis II crew are now on their way home, so let's take a look at the mission's achievements so far.
Earth from Artemis II's Orion spacecraft.

Check out this stunning Earth shot as Artemis II crew edges toward new record

The latest jaw-dropping image from NASA's crewed mission shows a tiny Earth surrounded by the inky blackness of space.
A NASA spacewalk.

Why are astronauts using aging tech? NASA spaceflight expert has the answers

NASA explains why astronauts use older tech in space missions, prioritizing reliability, testing, and cost over cutting-edge hardware.
The view from the Orion spacecraft as it heads toward the moon in the Artemis II mission.

Artemis II moon crew just entered most critical phase yet

After a day in Earth orbit, the spacecraft just executed a critical burn.
Artemis II NASA astronauts (left to right) Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen

The Artemis II moon mission is special, and so is the astronauts’ toilet

NASA’s Artemis II mission is already pretty historic as the agency’s first crewed journey around the moon in more than half a century. But tucked inside all the big-picture lunar ambition is a much more grounded milestone, with astronauts finally getting a toilet that does not sound like a hassle. This may not be the […]
NASA's Artemis II mission launches from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, April 1.

They’re on their way! NASA launches humans to moon for first time in 53 years

The SLS rocket and four crew members blasted off the launchpad on Wednesday evening.
NASA's SLS rocket.

What’s on the menu for NASA’s Artemis II moon astronauts?

Four astronauts are about to spend 10 days flying to the moon and back in a small spacecraft. So what will they eat during their epic voyage?
Artemis II rocket.

How to watch NASA launch first crewed moon mission in five decades

A rocket carrying four astronauts is set to blast off this week.
Artemis II NASA astronauts (left to right) Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen

Why this week’s moon mission is so special for Jeremy Hansen

We're only days away from the first crewed Artemis mission!
The Orion spacecraft's toilet.

Artemis II crew preps for lunar orbit – and Orion’s cosmic commode

'It's the one place we can go during the mission where we can actually feel like we’re alone.'
NASA's SLS lunar rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center, with the moon shining brightly in the background.

It’s here! NASA reveals full livestream schedule for crewed moon mission

The coverage starts on Friday.
A scene inside NASA's Mars simulation habitat.

Peek inside NASA’s Mars habitat where humans train for life on the red planet

Four volunteers are staying in isolation for more than a year.
A spacewalk at the ISS.

How to watch NASA’s first spacewalk in nearly a year

Watch the astronauts working in the vacuum of space.
SpaceX's Super Heavy booster at Starbase.

SpaceX’s Starship rocket test scores several firsts ahead of flight 12

But the engine test appeared to abort after just a few seconds.
The Artemis II crew.

Step aboard NASA’s imminent moon mission and follow the crew day by day

Four astronauts are about to get closer to the moon than any human in more than five decades.
Head, Person, Face

Two new hosts join Digital Trends

Meet the newest hosts joining the Digital Trends YouTube channel. Sam and Faiz introduce themselves, share the tech they’re most passionate about, and talk about the perspective they’ll bring to future videos. Expect more reviews, deep dives, and hands-on coverage as the channel continues to grow. Subscribe to follow along.
NASA's SLS rocket.

NASA reveals new target date for crewed moon launch — and it’s no joke

The space agency says it's 'go' for launch.
A NASA spacewalk.

NASA astronauts to venture into the void on a historic day

The spacewalk is set for March 18 and will be NASA's first in nearly a year.
Mars captured by NASA orbiter.

NASA shares stunning Mars images on orbiter’s 20th anniversary

The images were captured from more than 150 miles above the red planet.
NASA's SLS rocket inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center.

NASA’s ‘Moonbound’ is worth a watch as you wait for Artemis II update

NASA recently dropped a trailer reminding folks about the documentary.
The Artemis II crew.

What’s the Artemis II crew doing while they wait for historic moon flight?

After several delays, the highly anticipated mission could launch in April.
Starship rocket.

Why this month’s Starship flight is SpaceX’s most important yet

There's a lot to play for.
An illustration showing astronauts on the moon.

NASA won’t attempt a crewed lunar landing in 2027 after all

It's all change for the Artemis program!

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