Perseverance rover expected to touchdown on Mars on Thursday
Perseverance, the space agency's most advanced rover yet will spend the new two years looking for signs of life on the Red Planet.
Perseverance, the space agency's most advanced rover yet will spend the new two years looking for signs of life on the Red Planet.
Mars rover landing Thursday afternoon.
NASA's Perseverance Rover, launched into deep space from the Kennedy Space Center last July, will land on Mars on Thursday afternoon.
NASA's Perseverance Rover, launched into deep space from the Kennedy Space Center last July, will land on Mars on Thursday afternoon.
Krispy Kreme to offer 'Mars Doughnut' in honor of Perseverance Rover landing
The "Mars Doughnut" will be available for one day only on Feb. 18, at participating Krispy Kreme locations.
The "Mars Doughnut" will be available for one day only on Feb. 18, at participating Krispy Kreme locations.
Future of NASA's Artemis program in limbo
In 2020, space missions took off. By 2024, the Trump administration had planned to put boots on the moon for the first time in more than half a century.
In 2020, space missions took off. By 2024, the Trump administration had planned to put boots on the moon for the first time in more than half a century.
Perseverance nearing Mars
The country is watching as the Mars Rover Perseverance makes it way to Mars. That rover is looking for proof that there was once life on the Red Planet. It's piggybacking off the rovers that have visited before and paving the way for future missions.
The country is watching as the Mars Rover Perseverance makes it way to Mars. That rover is looking for proof that there was once life on the Red Planet. It's piggybacking off the rovers that have visited before and paving the way for future missions.
Future of the Moon race
New leadership in our nation's capital means some big changes, but it's still unclear what that means for NASA. The space agency NASA has a big plan to send humans back to the Moon.
New leadership in our nation's capital means some big changes, but it's still unclear what that means for NASA. The space agency NASA has a big plan to send humans back to the Moon.
NASA's 'Perseverance' rover is set to land on Mars Thursday
On Thursday, a 292 million-mile journey will come to an end as NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is set to land on the Red Planet.
On Thursday, a 292 million-mile journey will come to an end as NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is set to land on the Red Planet.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch planned for 12:25 a.m. Friday
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch early Friday morning, carrying with it another batch of approximately 60 satellites for SpaceX’s Starlink broadband network, a mission designated Starlink V1.0-L19.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch early Friday morning, carrying with it another batch of approximately 60 satellites for SpaceX’s Starlink broadband network, a mission designated Starlink V1.0-L19.
NASA awards contract to launch initial elements for Moon-obiting outpost
NASA has announced partners that will help establish the foundational elements for what is known as the Lunar Gateway.
NASA has announced partners that will help establish the foundational elements for what is known as the Lunar Gateway.
Multiple Mars missions planned for this month
Three space missions are converging on Mars this month. The United States, China, and the United Arab Emirates are all sending spacecraft into the Red Planet's orbit.
Three space missions are converging on Mars this month. The United States, China, and the United Arab Emirates are all sending spacecraft into the Red Planet's orbit.
UAE, China and US spacecrafts will reach Mars in quick succession
After hurtling hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are ready to hit the brakes at Mars.
After hurtling hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are ready to hit the brakes at Mars.
White House voices support for moon exploration by 2024, after concerns Biden would nix Artemis Program
NASA's Artemis Program aims to land the first woman and next man on the moon by 2024.
NASA's Artemis Program aims to land the first woman and next man on the moon by 2024.
PHOTOS: 18 years since the tragic Columbia Space Shuttle disaster
The Columbia Shuttle was said to be the second time the space agency lost a vehicle in a catastrophic accident.
The Columbia Shuttle was said to be the second time the space agency lost a vehicle in a catastrophic accident.
Remembering Challenger: 35 years since tragic explosion
Thursday marks 35 years since the space shuttle Challenger disaster. It is also NASA's annual day of remembrance to honor the astronauts who have lost their lives during missions.
Thursday marks 35 years since the space shuttle Challenger disaster. It is also NASA's annual day of remembrance to honor the astronauts who have lost their lives during missions.
Boeing sets target date for launch of uncrewed Starliner capsule
The Starliner capsule, while it will be uncrewed in March, is expected to eventually bring astronauts into space.
The Starliner capsule, while it will be uncrewed in March, is expected to eventually bring astronauts into space.
Production of NASA’s Orion spacecraft moving forward on Space Coast
It was a busy day for workers at Kennedy Space Center on Thursday, as they continued their work on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will be used in the next moon mission.
It was a busy day for workers at Kennedy Space Center on Thursday, as they continued their work on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will be used in the next moon mission.
NASA's Orion spacecraft moving forward
NASA?s Orion spacecraft is built to take humans farther than they?ve ever gone before. Orion will serve as the exploration vehicle that will carry the crew to space, provide emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during the space travel, and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities.
NASA?s Orion spacecraft is built to take humans farther than they?ve ever gone before. Orion will serve as the exploration vehicle that will carry the crew to space, provide emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during the space travel, and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities.
NASA helps cement plan to return to the moon
JAXA will provide technical expertise, devices for a life support and environmental control system, batteries, thermal control and imagery components.
JAXA will provide technical expertise, devices for a life support and environmental control system, batteries, thermal control and imagery components.
SpaceX cargo Dragon capsule to splash down off Florida coast on Monday
An uncrewed cargo Dragon capsule is scheduled to splash down off the Florida coast on Monday evening roughly 12 hours after its departure from the International Space Station.
An uncrewed cargo Dragon capsule is scheduled to splash down off the Florida coast on Monday evening roughly 12 hours after its departure from the International Space Station.
What are President-elect Biden's plans for NASA?
NASA has big plans to send humans back to the moon and then to Mars. But President-elect Joe Biden could make big changes to the space program. He says he wants to boost NASA budget and review its priorities.
NASA has big plans to send humans back to the moon and then to Mars. But President-elect Joe Biden could make big changes to the space program. He says he wants to boost NASA budget and review its priorities.