- The year 2024 had major space events including a total solar eclipse and historic moon landing.
- There were moments, though, that reminded us how challenging space exploration can be.
- Here are the US’s biggest moments in space this year and the missions that didn’t go so well.
This was a big year for space in the US with many historic firsts.
SpaceX caught a rocket in mid-air. NASA discovered the most promising evidence for ancient life on Mars. And scientists finally got their hands on a perfectly-preserved asteroid sample.
Space exploration, however, is hard, and multiple moments reminded us of that — like a broken Mars copter and glitchy spaceship.
Here are the US’s biggest moments in space this year and the missions that taught us outer space is a formidable place.
