The commercial lunar lander Odysseus, or 'Odie', did not survive the extreme conditions of the moon's surface after its historic landing, Intuitive Machines confirms.

Houston and Central Texas businesses anticipate challenges resulting from a potential TikTok ban discussed in Congress due to national security concerns related to its Chinese parent company.

SpaceX is preparing for the third launch attempt of Starship in Texas, aiming for a historic flight with a 70% chance of favorable weather. This test will demonstrate the vehicle’s capabilities for future manned missions to the moon and Mars.

Rice University joins the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium to focus on creating safe and reliable AI through a strategic alliance, with the Ken Kennedy Institute leading the university's efforts.

NASA's budget for FY 2024 has been reduced by 2%, with a total allocation of $24.9 billion, affecting scientific projects but sparing Houston's Johnson Space Center.

Biotech firm Cellipont establishes its 76,000-square-foot headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas, reflecting the area's growing appeal to life science companies.

NASA's Johnson Space Center celebrated the graduation of 12 astronauts, including two from the UAE, who completed rigorous training and may crew various spacecraft for future missions.

Houston police fatally shot a male suspect during a response to an assault call at an apartment on Leona Street; officers Kang and Samaniego, unharmed, returned fire after being attacked.

Intuitive Machines' lunar lander mission with the Nova-C craft ends earlier than planned due to power loss with the onset of the lunar night, after a challenging landing tilted the lander.

The FAA concluded its investigation into SpaceX's Starship test, mandating 17 corrective actions before further launches, following the explosive failure of both stages during a November test flight.

AT&T users nationwide faced disruptions in service, affecting calls, texts, and internet connectivity. Verizon and T-Mobile also saw some outages. The cause remains unclear, and the impact stretched to emergency services and media operations.

Intuitive Machines delays its moon landing mission due to propellant loading issues, with a rescheduled launch set for Thursday from Kennedy Space Center.

Rice University has launched the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute, aiming to become a leader in graduate research and attract top talent in science and engineering.