40 years ago, the first space shuttle mission blasted off
It’s now been 40 years since the maiden flight of space shuttle Columbia, the first flight of a reusable spacecraft and the inaugural mission of the 30-year space shuttle program.
It’s now been 40 years since the maiden flight of space shuttle Columbia, the first flight of a reusable spacecraft and the inaugural mission of the 30-year space shuttle program.
NASA's helicopter Ingenuity delays first test flight until next week
The Mars helicopter named Ingenuity is an assistant to the Mars rover Perseverance. It was supposed to go on its first flight this Sunday on the Red Planet.
The Mars helicopter named Ingenuity is an assistant to the Mars rover Perseverance. It was supposed to go on its first flight this Sunday on the Red Planet.
NASA's helicopter Ingenuity set for first test flight this weekend
The Mars helicopter named Ingenuity is an assistant to the Mars rover Perseverance. It will attempt its first flight this Sunday on the Red Planet. NASA says it will report the results the day after because of a bit of a time difference.
The Mars helicopter named Ingenuity is an assistant to the Mars rover Perseverance. It will attempt its first flight this Sunday on the Red Planet. NASA says it will report the results the day after because of a bit of a time difference.
New evidence of particles could change the way we understand the universe
Preliminary results from two experiments suggest something could be wrong with the basic way physicists think the universe works, a prospect that has the field of particle physics both baffled and thrilled.
Preliminary results from two experiments suggest something could be wrong with the basic way physicists think the universe works, a prospect that has the field of particle physics both baffled and thrilled.
NASA gets first weather report from Mars rover landing site
Measurements of atmospheric conditions on Mars will help engineers in future missions.
Measurements of atmospheric conditions on Mars will help engineers in future missions.
Sierra Nevada develops commercial space station, helps pave way for space tourism
The company's orbiting space station doesn’t have a name yet, but it is already in the planning phases. The station would be made up of inflatable modules that would be the size of a three-story building, with a sleeping area, a lab and space equipment to grow food.
The company's orbiting space station doesn’t have a name yet, but it is already in the planning phases. The station would be made up of inflatable modules that would be the size of a three-story building, with a sleeping area, a lab and space equipment to grow food.
Sierra Nevada proposing commercial space station
Aerospace and national security contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation is planning to launch a commercial space station with inflatable human habitats, something they say could replace the International Space Station within seven years.
Aerospace and national security contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation is planning to launch a commercial space station with inflatable human habitats, something they say could replace the International Space Station within seven years.
NASA aims to complete 1st 'Ingenuity' helicopter flight on Mars
Ingenuity will rise about 10 feet above the surface and then hover for about 20 to 30 seconds before landing.
Ingenuity will rise about 10 feet above the surface and then hover for about 20 to 30 seconds before landing.
NASA finds direct evidence that humans are causing climate change
NASA has found direct evidence that shows how humans are impacting and causing a change in Earth’s climate.
NASA has found direct evidence that shows how humans are impacting and causing a change in Earth’s climate.
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.