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NASA is sending an orbiter to Mars with Eric Schmidt's Relativity Space
NASA is partnering with Eric Schmidt's company, Relativity Space, for a mission to Mars scheduled for 2028. This collaboration aims to advance space exploration efforts.
Orebits - Incremental Mining Game announced
Orebits, a new incremental mining game, has been announced. Players will mine asteroids for resources, upgrade equipment, and explore a vast technology tree with a space exploration theme. The game features resource extraction, equipment upgrades, and combat mechanics.
Space Tail: Definitive Edition Steam Next Fest Demo Available Now
A playable demo for Space Tail: Definitive Edition is now available on Steam as part of the Next Fest event. This upgraded version of the 2022 puzzle-platformer includes previously released DLC and improved narrative flow, developed by Enjoy Studio and supported by Bohemia Interactive's Incubator program.
Parker Solar Probe makes another flyby of the sun, solar energy bags a win, and more science stories
This week's science news includes updates on the Parker Solar Probe's latest flyby of the sun and advancements in solar energy. The article covers various scientific developments from the past week.
Schließt euch mit Freunden zusammen und erkundet fremde neue Welten in STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions – dem Koop-Weltraumabenteuer, das ab sofort für PC und Konsolen verfügbar ist
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, a cooperative space exploration game from System Era Softworks and Devolver Digital, has launched into Early Access for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game emphasizes teamwork and community, allowing players to explore new worlds, utilize advanced technologies, and contribute to a shared goal from a central space station.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions Is It Worth It?
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, an early access title, shifts the focus from Astroneer's sandbox survival to structured cooperative expeditions. While it retains the original's charm and deformable terrain, it introduces new objectives and a strong emphasis on teamwork for up to four players. Despite some early access bugs and limited content, the game offers a rewarding sense of discovery and progression, making it a promising cooperative adventure.
Farlane Announced
Siscia Games has announced Farlane, a new single-player sci-fi adventure game. Players will command a spacecraft, exploring and engaging in combat across the galaxy as a 'frontier runner'.
ShackStream: Pragmata on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 714
Pragmata is a new title that allows players to glide through the vastness of space. Further details about the game's mechanics and narrative are expected to be revealed soon.
NASA announces the crew of its critical Artemis III mission
NASA has announced the crew members selected for its upcoming Artemis III mission. This critical mission aims to return humans to the Moon and will involve significant space exploration efforts.
Axiom reveals its Prada-designed spacesuit inner layer for NASA
Axiom Space has unveiled the inner layer of its new spacesuit, featuring a design collaboration with Prada. This specialized inner layer is engineered to help regulate astronaut body temperature during lunar missions.
Off-road racing? Psh, try off-world racing: Exo Rally Championship just launched on Steam
Exo Rally Championship, a brutally realistic off-world racing simulation, has launched on Steam for PC. The game features customizable rovers with realistic physics, thrusters for low-gravity environments, and a career mode based on real-world rally events. While lacking direct online multiplayer, players can compete asynchronously for best track times on procedurally generated alien landscapes.
In The Drift is the upcoming title from the co-creator of Sable
In The Drift, a new narrative game directed by Sable co-creator Daniel Fineberg, has been announced. The game follows Luna, a young woman working as a telecoms engineer in space, balancing her job with life aboard a ship. The title explores themes of hope and meaning in a world that feels disconnected.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch on August 30
NASA is targeting August 30 for the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. This new telescope will feature a field of view 100 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, promising significant advancements in space exploration and astronomy.
ISS astronauts had to shelter in place in the SpaceX Dragon capsule because of an air leak
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station were required to shelter in place within the SpaceX Dragon capsule due to an air leak. Further details regarding the incident are pending.
NASA's Mars MAVEN probe is dead
NASA has officially declared the end of the MAVEN mission after losing contact with its Mars probe six months prior. The mission's operational phase has concluded due to the loss of communication.
No Man's Sky: The Swarm Released
Hello Games has released 'The Swarm,' the latest update for their space exploration game No Man's Sky. This update continues the developer's commitment to extensive post-launch support for the title, which is available on PC and consoles.
No Man’s Sky’s 22nd expedition, The Swarm, threatens to activate your space apiphobia
Hello Games has released the 22nd expedition for No Man's Sky, titled 'The Swarm,' which introduces new challenges involving swarming enemy ships and a large boss called the Hive of Glass. Players will cooperate in teams to strategize and build technology to defeat the threat, with rewards including unique armor and a jetpack. The expedition is expected to last approximately eight weeks.
NASA plans for up to three more lunar missions before the end of 2026
NASA is planning up to three additional lunar missions before the end of 2026. These missions will focus on delivering payloads to the lunar surface and testing equipment developed by Blue Origin and Astrolab.
NASA shares Psyche spacecraft's photos of Mars
NASA has released photographs captured by the Psyche spacecraft during its flyby of Mars. These images offer a new perspective on the Red Planet from the deep space probe.
SpaceX Starship V3's first test flight was largely successful
SpaceX's Starship V3 test flight achieved most of its primary objectives. The company reported the mission was largely successful in meeting its set goals.