War in Ukraine complicating Russia's space partnerships

The European Space Agency director said they are proud of their partnership with NASA, but planning set against the backdrop of war between Russia and Ukraine has made work on the ISS, and other space exploration programs difficult.

Axiom-1 crew splashes down off Florida's coast after delayed reentry

Axiom Space completed its first all-private mission to the International Space Station Monday after three paying customers and a former NASA astronaut splashed down in a SpaceX Dragon in the Atlantic Ocean.

NASA delays Axiom-1's return to Earth again. Here's why.

NASA has delayed the undocking of the Axiom-1 Mission until Sunday, which in turn pushes back the crew's splashdown to Monday afternoon. 

Axiom-1 plans for splashdown off Florida coast on Sunday

Four private astronauts plan to undock from the International Space Station Saturday with a splashdown off the coast of Florida on Sunday.

NASA's Mars helicopter continues to defy expectations

After more than a year of accomplishments, NASA has extended flight operations of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter through September. 

NASA to roll Artemis moon rocket back to assembly building after technical issues halt dress rehearsal

The Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft have been at Launch Pad 39B since March 19, but crews have been unable to successfully conduct a full dress rehearsal because of technical issues.

Artemis wet dress rehearsal delayed again over venting issues

A massive wet dress rehearsal for a rocket and spacecraft that could return astronauts to the moon was scrubbed again Monday for issues unrelated to Sunday's delay.

Artemis wet dress rehearsal delayed again
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A massive wet dress rehearsal for a rocket and spacecraft that could return astronauts to the moon was scrubbed again Monday for issues unrelated to Sunday's delay.

Dress rehearsal: NASA moon rocket's last test before launch

NASA kicked off a critical countdown test Friday for its new moon rocket, a 30-story behemoth that could make its first lunar test flight by summer.

Pluto had volcanoes that spewed “slushy” ice water, new study says

Pluto could have a far more viscous interior than previously thought after scientists say giant dome-like formations on the space rock’s surface were once recently active cryovolcanoes or icy volcanoes.

NASA confirms a big milestone for planetary discovery: 5,000 exoplanets

“There are many more planets in our galaxy we haven't found yet, as many as 100 to 200 billion. It's mind-blowing,” the lead scientist said.

SpaceX's new Dragon capsule named 'Freedom'

SpaceX's Crew-4 will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in April aboard a Dragon capsule named "Freedom." 

Virginia-born astronaut to ride Russian spacecraft home amid tensions

U.S. astronaut and Fairfax County native Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries.

A wet dress rehearsal for a rocket? NASA prepares Artemis I for final test

Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket.

A wet dress rehearsal for a rocket? NASA prepares Artemis-1 for final test

Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket preparing to launch on its maiden space voyage during the Artemis-1 mission.