Science Jun 02 China lands probe on moon’s far side to gather rocks and soil in growing space rivalry with U.S. By Associated Press
Science Jul 11 Watch 4:53 Space race: Richard Branson flies to space on Virgin Galactic British billionaire Richard Branson took off on Virgin Galactic on Sunday with five others on a historic space flight. Cruising to an altitude of 50 miles, Branson did not cross the Karman line, yet beat Jeff Bezos in the billionaire… By PBS NewsHour
Science Jul 19 Watch 7:35 As Trump administration pushes for new space exploration, critics question its costs The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission is being commemorated extensively, including at the White House, where President Trump recognized the crew's two surviving members. Their conversation included discussion of a new push to travel to the far side… By Miles O'Brien
Science May 01 Watch 9:14 How NASA is preparing to launch another mission to the moon The Trump administration wants NASA to get back to the moon by 2024, using any means necessary. But will the money and the commitment be there to support the effort? Science correspondent Miles O’Brien talks to NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine… By Miles O'Brien
Nation Mar 13 WATCH: NASA administrator says new rocket won’t be ready for moon shot next year Bridenstine told lawmakers in his opening remarks that he is confident the U.S. will be able to continue being a leader in space. By Associated Press
Sep 23 This beaming sculpture will shine from earth’s orbit — and probe the politics of space By Corinne Segal Trevor Paglen's sculpture "Orbital Reflector" is scheduled to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in mid-November, raising questions about who controls space and why. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 50 Years Later, Astronaut John Glenn Recounts His Historic Mission in Space 50 Years Later, Astronaut John Glenn Recounts His Historic Mission in Space… Continue watching
Oct 22 India Launches First Mission to the Moon By PBS News Hour India successfully launched its first mission to the moon Wednesday, an unmanned orbiter that will map the moon's surface and look for signs of water, ice and useful minerals. Continue reading