NASA Taps Relativity Space for 2028 Mars Mission, Racing SpaceX to the Red Planet
INSIDE 硬塞 AI39 days agoBusinessNASA has selected rocket startup Relativity Space to execute a Mars science mission targeting a 2028 launch window. If successful, Relativity Space would become the first private company to reach Mars, edging out SpaceX in the race to the Red Planet. The contract is a bold institutional bet — Relativity's Terran R rocket, intended to carry the mission, has yet to fly.
NASA Unveils $20B Moon Base Plan, Robots to Scout Lunar South Pole This Fall
INSIDE 硬塞 AI61 days agoHardwareNASA announced a $20 billion plan to build a phased outpost near the Moon’s south pole. The agency will work with private companies and send robots first for scouting and deployment. The effort is intended to support Artemis crewed missions and prepare for long-term lunar presence after 2032.