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Billionaires are the new face of the final frontier
Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos and their ilk are changing the rhetoric around space and the public's relationship to it.
Jul 13, 2021 - Science
NASA chief touts new Earth-observing satellites for climate
"I became more of an environmentalist when I went into space," NASA's Bill Nelson said.
May 25, 2021 - Energy & Environment
Major satellite program launches to hunt for methane, carbon "super-emitters"
The new consortium represents a potential leap forward in the effort to hold polluters accountable.
Apr 15, 2021 - Energy & Environment
The rise of military space powers
Nations around the world are shoring up their military capabilities in space.
Dec 1, 2020 - Science
How NASA and the Space Force might fare under Biden
NASA might get to stay the course, but would have to compete with other spending priorities.
Oct 27, 2020 - Science
The next environmental crisis could be in space
Space junk could threaten humanity's future in the stars.
Oct 20, 2020 - Science

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Miriam Kramer

Miriam Kramer, author of Axios Space

6 hours ago - Science

Boeing capsule is back on Earth after successful test in space

Starliner coming back to Earth in black and white with mountains behind it — Boeing's Starliner coming back to Earth. Photo: NASA TV

Miriam Kramer

Miriam Kramer, author of Axios Space

May 24, 2022 - Science

Small but mighty space industry increasingly powers life on Earth

Illustration of an exclamation point made of stars. — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

Miriam Kramer

Miriam Kramer, author of Axios Space

May 24, 2022 - Science

Exclusive: Moon exploration company raises $12 million

The crescent Moon — The Moon. Photo: NASA/JPL

Miriam Kramer

Miriam Kramer, author of Axios Space

May 21, 2022 - Science

Boeing's Starliner docks to ISS for the first time

A full view of the Boeing Starliner capsule shining in white and blue against the blackness of space on approach to the ISS — Boeing's Starliner on approach to the International Space Station. Photo: NASA TV

Miriam Kramer

Miriam Kramer, author of Axios Space

Updated May 19, 2022 - Science

Boeing launches redo mission to the International Space Station

A rocket standing on a launch pad against a blue sky — The Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing Starliner. Photo: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Jennifer A. Kingson

Jennifer A. Kingson, author of Axios Cities

May 18, 2022 - Science

NASA will test female dummies in space

Illustration of the Orion space capsule with female mannequins in it. — Illustration of the "crew" of the Artemis 1 mission to the moon. Image courtesy of NASA/Lockheed Martin/DLR

Alison Snyder

Alison Snyder, author of Axios Science

May 12, 2022 - Science

Astronomers capture first image of black hole at center of Milky Way

Credit: Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration — The first image of Sagittarius A*, or Sgr A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Source: Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration

Jacob Knutson

Jacob Knutson

May 6, 2022 - Science

SpaceX brings four astronauts back to Earth

The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule in the Gulf of Mexico on May 6. — The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule in the Gulf of Mexico on May 6. Photo: Aubrey Gemignani/NASA via Getty Images

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May 3, 2022 - Science

NASA chief: U.S. sees "every reason" Russia will continue work on ISS

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson in Orlando in November 2021. — NASA Administrator Bill Nelson in Orlando in November 2021. Photo: Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

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