2 space fans get seats on billionaire's private SpaceX flight
Their SpaceX Dragon capsule will launch no earlier than mid-September.
Their SpaceX Dragon capsule will launch no earlier than mid-September.
Artemis I boosters stacked at Kennedy Space Center
The Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center was buzzing on Wednesday as crews were hard at work stacking the booster rockets that will make up the Space Launch System for the Artemis 1, headed for the moon.
The Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center was buzzing on Wednesday as crews were hard at work stacking the booster rockets that will make up the Space Launch System for the Artemis 1, headed for the moon.
Liftoff! SpaceX launches 23rd batch of Starlink satellites
A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 4:28 a.m. carrying the 60 satellites into orbit.
A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 4:28 a.m. carrying the 60 satellites into orbit.
Small piece of Wright brothers' 1st aircraft to fly again on Mars
With the blessing of the Wright family, NASA included a tiny piece of fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer I on an experimental helicopter set to take flight soon on Mars.
With the blessing of the Wright family, NASA included a tiny piece of fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer I on an experimental helicopter set to take flight soon on Mars.
NASA's Mars helicopter nears historic flight
Ingenuity, NASA's miniature Mars helicopter, is nearly ready to make history with the first powered flight on another planet.
Ingenuity, NASA's miniature Mars helicopter, is nearly ready to make history with the first powered flight on another planet.
NASA unveils Mars helicopter flight plans to assist Perseverance rover
NASA is unveiling plans for the Mars rover assistant named Ingenuity, a helicopter located in the stomach of NASA’s Perseverance rover. The rover and its helicopter successfully landed inside Mars' Jezero crater in February, and now, Ingenuity is ready to fly.
NASA is unveiling plans for the Mars rover assistant named Ingenuity, a helicopter located in the stomach of NASA’s Perseverance rover. The rover and its helicopter successfully landed inside Mars' Jezero crater in February, and now, Ingenuity is ready to fly.
UCF professor teams up with NASA to create camera going to the moon
University of Central Florida professor Kerri Donaldson Hanna is developing a one-of-a-kind camera going to the moon, the result of over two years of work.
University of Central Florida professor Kerri Donaldson Hanna is developing a one-of-a-kind camera going to the moon, the result of over two years of work.
UCF professor teams up with NASA to create camera going to the moon
University of Central Florida professor Kerri Donaldson Hanna is developing a one-of-a-kind camera going to the moon, the result of over two years of work.
University of Central Florida professor Kerri Donaldson Hanna is developing a one-of-a-kind camera going to the moon, the result of over two years of work.
NASA's Mars helicopter completes tests, nears historic flight
A flight zone has been selected for the helicopter to deploy.
A flight zone has been selected for the helicopter to deploy.
Reports: Former Sen. Bill Nelson could be next NASA administrator
Jim Bridenstine announced after the 2020 election that he will not stay in his role as head of the space agency under the Biden Administration.
Jim Bridenstine announced after the 2020 election that he will not stay in his role as head of the space agency under the Biden Administration.
What the Perseverance Mars rover has accomplished so far
The rover has conducted tests and scanned the planet's surface in preparation for its next missions.
The rover has conducted tests and scanned the planet's surface in preparation for its next missions.
NASA to conduct second rocket test for Artemis moon missions
Test of the Space Launch System rocket's core stage is set for Thursday.
Test of the Space Launch System rocket's core stage is set for Thursday.
Pre-dawn rocket launch creates colorful clouds over Florida
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites on Sunday morning, which created a colorful sight.
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites on Sunday morning, which created a colorful sight.
NASA releases audio recordings of first wind sounds, laser strikes captured on Mars
The historic clips will provide JPL scientists with data on the surface of Mars.
The historic clips will provide JPL scientists with data on the surface of Mars.
The moon has a tail that sends beams across Earth, researchers say
The moon has a "comet-like" tail made of millions of sodium atoms, researchers reported this week.
The moon has a "comet-like" tail made of millions of sodium atoms, researchers reported this week.
NASA Mars rover takes first drive on the Red Planet
NASA's Perseverance rover is on the move on the Red Planet. The rover performed its first drive on Mars, covering a little more than 21 feet across the Martian landscape.
NASA's Perseverance rover is on the move on the Red Planet. The rover performed its first drive on Mars, covering a little more than 21 feet across the Martian landscape.
Asteroid Apophis: Huge space rock to pass by Earth, even closer in 2029
A huge asteroid called Apophis will make its closest approach to Earth, but pass safely by our planet Friday evening.
A huge asteroid called Apophis will make its closest approach to Earth, but pass safely by our planet Friday evening.
Bill requires stray rocket parts to be returned or face possible jail time
Legislation is moving forward in Florida to require people to return rocket parts that might be recovered following a launch. Authorities warn that the parts could be dangerous, could contain intellectual property, or is relevant to national security. Ultimately, lawmakers say the parts belong to the manufacturers and more and more parts are being recycled for future launches.
Legislation is moving forward in Florida to require people to return rocket parts that might be recovered following a launch. Authorities warn that the parts could be dangerous, could contain intellectual property, or is relevant to national security. Ultimately, lawmakers say the parts belong to the manufacturers and more and more parts are being recycled for future launches.
Orbital Assembly Corp. hits $1M fundraising goal, aims to have luxury space hotel open in 2027
Orbital Assembly Corp., a California-based startup that wants to pioneer construction and infrastructure in outer space, has hit its $1 million fundraising goal and aims to open an operational luxury hotel in orbit in 2027.
Orbital Assembly Corp., a California-based startup that wants to pioneer construction and infrastructure in outer space, has hit its $1 million fundraising goal and aims to open an operational luxury hotel in orbit in 2027.
Bill requires stray rocket parts to be returned
Legislation is moving forward in Florida to require people to return rocket parts that might be recovered following a launch. Authorities warn that the parts could be dangerous, could contain intellectual property, or is relevant to national security. Ultimately, lawmakers say the parts belong to the manufacturers and more and more parts are being recycled for future launches.
Legislation is moving forward in Florida to require people to return rocket parts that might be recovered following a launch. Authorities warn that the parts could be dangerous, could contain intellectual property, or is relevant to national security. Ultimately, lawmakers say the parts belong to the manufacturers and more and more parts are being recycled for future launches.