Local lockdowns brought fast global ozone reductions: NASA
As a result of the lower NOx emissions, by June 2020, global ozone levels had dropped to a level that policymakers thought would take at least 15 years to reach by conventional means, such as regulations.
SpaceX completes launch for resupply mission to space station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to carry a Dragon spacecraft on its second cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.
One-on-one with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson
Former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson grew up in Brevard County near Cape Canaveral. His grandparents were homesteaders on what is now Kennedy Space Center property. Now, he is spearheading our nation's race to the stars in his new role as NASA’s administrator. He said space is not only in his genes but part of his heritage.
NASA to rocket tardigrades, glow-in-the-dark baby squid into space
The micro-animals will head to the International Space Station next week onboard a Falcon 9 rocket during SpaceX’s 22nd cargo resupply mission.
ULA, Space Force target Monday launch of Atlas V carrying defense satellite
United Launch Alliance and the U.S. Space Force are targeting next Monday for the launch of an Atlas V rocket.
Spacecraft to begin journey back to Earth with asteroid sample
The NASA spacecraft will leave the asteroid ‘Bennu' and begin its two-year journey back to Earth on Monday.
NASA attempted to stop a simulated asteroid impact, but failed
During a NASA simulated week-long tabletop exercise, experts had six hypothetical months to use their technological prowess to prevent an asteroid from crashing into Earth. They failed.
SpaceX Crew Dragon 'Resilience' completes 1st nighttime splashdown
SpaceX has successfully completed the first U.S. splashdown of returning astronauts in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot in 1968.
What's next? SpaceX private flight, Crew-3, Artemis mission, more
On Sunday, the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience" splashdown in darkness, parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City, Florida.
PHOTOS: SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts back on Earth after splashdown
The Dragon capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City just before 3 a.m., ending the second astronaut flight for SpaceX.
Apollo 11 pilot Michael Collins honored at Kennedy Space Center
A special ceremony was held on Friday at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex honoring astronaut Michael Collins.
Mars helicopter impresses researchers, begins bold new mission
NASA scientists are putting Ingenuity to the ultimate test after they say the Mars helicopter far surpassed their expectations.
Florida ex-Sen. Bill Nelson confirmed as next NASA administrator
Former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has been confirmed by the United States Senate to lead NASA, becoming the 14th administrator. He succeeds Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma.
