Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the future of astronautics and space technologies. That visibility naturally invites a follow-on question: what comes next ...
Next-generation rockets are changing space exploration by making launch vehicles more reusable, powerful, and capable of supporting deep space missions. Modern rocket technology is no longer focused ...
Future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond may no longer need to carry every drop of propellant from Earth. NASA has ...
Latest in-orbit results from prototype Qingzhou cargo spacecraft show China is testing cameras, refrigeration and bio-support ...
Gen. Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations, speaks April 15, 2026 at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. Credit: Tom Kimmell Photography COLORADO SPRINGS — Gen. Chance Saltzman in his final ...
Space mining tech is advancing as robotic systems make asteroid exploration and resource analysis increasingly viable. Autonomous rovers now assess asteroid composition using laser-based spectroscopy, ...
The future of space warfare will be determined by the speed of decision. As satellite constellations proliferate and adversaries field increasingly sophisticated counterspace capabilities, the ability ...
The commercial era of space is here, as reusable launch systems have reduced the costs of accessing orbit and make new business models economically viable. The space market could surpass $1 trillion ...