A space historian explores how the advent of radio astronomy led to the USSR's search for extraterrestrial life

As humans began to explore outer space in the latter half of the 20th century, radio waves proved a powerful tool. Scientists could send out radio waves to communicate with satellites, rockets and ...
KPBS

NOVA: OPERATION SPACE STATION

Premieres Wednesdays Nov. 5 and 12, 2025 / Stream with KPBS+ / Encores Sunday, Nov. 9 and 16 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and 9 p.m.

After NASA pressure, SpaceX promises speedier timeline for Starship moon lander

After acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy this month called out SpaceX for Starship delays, Elon Musk's company has come ...

PBS’ NOVA celebrates 25 years of the International Space Station with a two-part special.

Operation Space Station will air on November 5th and 12th, with the first part, High-Risk Build, focusing on the engineering and construction of the ISS. Part two, Science and Survival, will tell the ...
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International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit

With only five years left at the complex, NASA is counting on private companies to launch their own orbiting stations with an ...