Inspiration4 team prepares for SpaceX's 1st civilian mission

A physician’s assistant and child cancer survivor, an engineer, and an educator will also join pilot Isaacman as the first civilians on SpaceX’s crew Dragon capsule.

ISS crew speaks with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson
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The astronauts onboard the International Space Station got a chance to chat with NASA Administrator and former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson. He asked the crew a very important question about their workouts.

NASA is recruiting for yearlong simulated Mars mission

NASA is seeking applicants for participation as a crew member during the first one-year mission to simulate life on Mars, set to begin in the fall of 2022.

NASA, SpaceX announce date for next space station resupply mission

NASA and SpaceX are now targeting Saturday, Aug. 28, to launch its 23rd commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station.

Engineers troubleshoot Starliner capsule
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Boeing's Starliner capsule is heading back to the factory for further assessment before it is ready for launch. It was supposed to be sent into orbit atop a ULA Atlas V rocket on July 30 but was delayed. A new launch date has not been set.

Perseid meteor shower peaks: When, where and how to watch

NASA warns that the next Perseid meteor shower may not be visible until 2024. The agency expects the sky in 2022 and 2023 will not be ideal during the Perseids’ peak.

Bennu asteroid: Earth's chances of collision with space rock slim, NASA says

Scientists have fine-tuned the path of the asteroid Bennu and say the odds of it smacking into Earth are higher than previously thought but still quite low.

NASA to hire people to pretend to live on Mars for a year

The mission will try to stimulate problems that astronauts might encounter getting to and living on the Red Planet.

Starliner to remain in Vertical Integration Facility through weekend; new launch date pending

Boeing says its engineers will continue testing and evaluating the Starliner capsule over the weekend while the spacecraft remains inside the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) at Space Launch Complex-41.

NASA wants to expand commercial capabilities of ISS
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NASA is looking to expand the commercial capabilities of the International Space Station. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson spoke about the future of the ISS at Cape Canaveral on Tuesday. He highlighted the efforts of private companies, which are playing a larger role in research on the outpost.

MTV unveils new ‘Moon Person’ design at Kennedy Space Center

MTV is marking its 40th anniversary with a relaunch of its iconic image of an astronaut on the moon, with an MTV flag planted nearby.

New date set for Boeing's Starliner capsule launch from Florida

Friday's planned launch was delayed due to a "situation onboard the International Space Station," ULA tweeted late Thursday afternoon.

Friday launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule delayed

The launch of a United Launch Alliance rocket carrying Boeing's Starliner capsule has met another setback.

NASA, Boeing prepare for second run at Starliner launch

A failed mission to the International Space Station in 2019 created a lot of disappointment for Boeing. Almost two years later, their Starliner space capsule is getting ready for a do-over in space for their un-crewed mission this Friday.

Ganymede: Hubble Telescope finds 1st evidence of water vapor on Jupiter’s moon

NASA has found evidence of water vapor on one of Jupiter's moons, a discovery that gives more insight into the possibility of habitats on Jupiter-like exoplanets.

Boeing's Starliner scheduled to launch Friday
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Boeing's Starliner is supposed to launch in 2:53 p.m. on Friday afternoon. The weather could impact Boeing Starliner launch the first report is showing a 60% chance of violating weather constraints.