Thanks to a big donation, Caltech has funded a sci-fi-sounding project.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/08/where-the-sun-always-shines-putting-solar-in-space/
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The Space Elevator, an old dream of scientists and science fiction fans, could be constructed now — if we don't put the ground floor on the ground.
Evolution experts were kind enough to answer Ars' questions about alien crabs.
“The ability to refuel in space is critical to meeting NASA’s goals."
"We looked at what’s the best value to the government."
https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/04/nasa-selects-spacex-as-its-sole-provider-for-a-lunar-lander/
This is all experimental, but Ingenuity pulled it off.
"It's the kind of technology challenge that NASA was built for."
What's up with all those volcanoes on Io, anyway?
At first blush, this sounds insane.
https://www.quantamagazine.org/vint-cerfs-plan-for-building-an-internet-in-space-20201021/