US Military's Robot Space Plane Settles Into Mystery Mission By Leonard David published 23 February 13 The X-37B has been orbiting Earth on a mystery mission since Dec. 11, 2012.
Russian Meteor Fallout: Military Satellite Data Should Be Shared By Leonard David published 18 February 13 Military satellites that monitor nuclear explosions could be vital meteor warning systems.
Tiny Japanese Satellite Beams Morse Code Messages from Space By Leonard David published 31 January 13 The tiny FITSAT-1 is visible from the ground with binoculars when its lights are flashing.
Space Junk Menace: How to Deal with Orbital Debris By Leonard David published 28 January 13 A truly international approach to cleaning up space junk is desperately needed, experts say.
'Planetary Parks' Could Protect Space Wilderness By Leonard David published 17 January 13 There are good scientific and ethical reasons to protect parts of Mars and other celestial bodies, advocates say.
Alpha Station: Private Inflatable Space Outpost Envisioned By Leonard David published 17 January 13 Commercial spaceflight company Bigelow Aerospace has grand plans for private space stations.
Inside NASA's Deal for an Inflatable Space Station Room By Leonard David published 17 January 13 NASA's deal for a private inflatable space station room could catapult the technology beyond low-Earth orbit.
China's Potential Anti-Satellite Test Sparks US Concern By Leonard David published 9 January 13 China could be planning an anti-satellite test as soon as Jan. 11, analysts say.
Is NASA Lost in Space or Aimed at Asteroid? By Leonard David published 31 December 12 Experts weigh in on NASA's direction and its ultimate goals of sending astronauts into deep space.
Japan Launching Ambitious Asteroid-Sampling Mission in 2014 By Leonard David published 29 December 12 Japan's Hayabusa2 probe will use a lander and impactors to collect samples of asteroid 1999 JU3.
Maven's Haven: NASA's Next Mars Mission Preps for Launch By Leonard David published 19 December 12 The next probe to be sent to orbit Mars is being readied for liftoff.
Chinese Spacecraft Flies by Asteroid Toutatis By Leonard David published 18 December 12 The Chinese Chang'e-2 probe flew by an asteroid that just made a close visit of Earth.
Is Russia's Robotic Space Program Headed for a Renaissance? By Leonard David published 11 December 12 Despite some recent, high-profile failures, Russia has ambitious space plans in the works.
Secretive Air Force Space Plane Ready for Tuesday Liftoff By Leonard David published 10 December 12 The third mission of the Air Force's X-37B program will blast off this week.
NASA's Phonesat Project Turns Smartphones Into Satellites By Leonard David published 29 November 12 NASA is using smartphones to power tiny satellites of the 21st century.
Does the Moon Have Levitating Lunar Dust? By Leonard David published 21 November 12 NASA's LADEE moon mission takes aim at the levitating lunar dust mystery.
New Delay for Mysterious Military Space Plane Launch By Leonard David published 21 November 12 The unmanned X-37B robot space plane mission is now expected to fly in December.
Boom! NASA to Demolish Spacecraft in the Name of Science By Leonard David published 5 November 12 NASA and the Air Force are building a satellite just to obliterate it in the lab.
Launch of Air Force Secret Space Plane Delayed Again By Leonard David published 5 November 12 The third launch of an X-37B spacecraft has been delayed due to a rocket engine glitch.
Future Mars Missions: Can Humans Trump Robots? By Leonard David published 5 November 12 When it comes to Mars sample return missions, it's humans vs. robots.
China Eyes New Rockets for Space Station, Moon Missions By Leonard David published 25 October 12 China wants its Long March 5 to be flying by 2014.
Mars Methane Mystery: Curiosity Rover May Find New Clues By Leonard David published 24 October 12 The rover's observations could help determine if Martian methane is biological in origin.
Mysterious X-37B Military Space Plane's Next Secret Mission Delayed By Leonard David published 22 October 12 The Air Force is now aiming for a Nov. 13 launch of the robotic X-37B space plane.
Proposed Colorado Spaceport Could Be Suborbital Spaceflight Hub By Leonard David published 20 October 12 New private space planes could launch suborbital missions from Colorado in the near future.
Secretive X-37B Military Space Plane Launch May Be Delayed by Glitch By Leonard David published 18 October 12 The unmanned X-37B is ready to fly, but its Oct. 25 launch may be pushed back by an investigation into a rocket glitch.
