Humanity is in a new golden age of space exploration. Here’s where we stand.
A continuously inhabited laboratory in low Earth orbit, serving as a hub for research, technology development, and international cooperation. It represents our permanent foothold in space.
The rise of private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin has revolutionized access to space, providing routine transportation for astronauts and supplies, and driving down costs.
Robotic emissaries like the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter are actively searching for signs of ancient life, collecting samples, and testing technologies for future human missions.
NASA’s ambitious program to return humans to the Moon, with goals to establish a sustainable presence and prepare for the next giant leap: sending astronauts to Mars.