Scientists are digging into the hidden makeup of carbon-rich asteroids to see whether they could one day fuel space ...

Asteroid mining has shifted from science fiction to business plan, with serious money and engineering talent now chasing ...

Space mining tech and robotic prospecting are unlocking extraterrestrial resources, reshaping future energy, manufacturing, ...

Asteroids contain large quantities of both precious and common metals, and despite the obvious challenges in reaching them, a few startups say these celestial bodies could offer a sustainable ...

SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket successfully launched on Friday morning, carrying a NASA mission bound for a distant asteroid. Targeting the asteroid Psyche, the eponymous NASA mission is flying ...

Asteroid 2025 XM’s recent flyby offered a reminder of how closely Earth is watched for cosmic hazards. The plane‑sized object ...

SpaceX is planning to raise tens of billions of dollars through an initial public offering next year, multiple outlets have reported, and Ars can confirm. This represents a major change in thinking ...