NASA announces astronauts to fly on SpaceX's next manned mission
Crew-2 is targeted to launch in spring 2021.
Crew-2 is targeted to launch in spring 2021.
Mars rover set to launch on Thursday
A new Mars rover is expected to launch from Cape Canaveral aboard a ULA Atlas V rocket.
A new Mars rover is expected to launch from Cape Canaveral aboard a ULA Atlas V rocket.
Dazzling comet will make closest approach to Earth July 23 — here’s how to watch
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
SpaceX successfully catches both fairing halves
SpaceX made history again on Monday, pulling off something they have never been able to do. The company was able to successfully catch both rocket fairing halves (part of the protective nose cone) using a ship outfitted with a special net.
SpaceX made history again on Monday, pulling off something they have never been able to do. The company was able to successfully catch both rocket fairing halves (part of the protective nose cone) using a ship outfitted with a special net.
SpaceX breaks space shuttle's record for rocket turnaround time
The ANASIS-II satellite blasted off from breezy Cape Canaveral at 5:30 p.m. atop a Falcon 9 rocket – but not just any Falcon 9 rocket. This particular booster was the same one that hoisted two astronauts on the first-ever flight of a private crewed spacecraft to the space station.
The ANASIS-II satellite blasted off from breezy Cape Canaveral at 5:30 p.m. atop a Falcon 9 rocket – but not just any Falcon 9 rocket. This particular booster was the same one that hoisted two astronauts on the first-ever flight of a private crewed spacecraft to the space station.
NASA sets date to bring astronauts from SpaceX Crew Dragon home
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced on Twitter on Friday that astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley from SpaceX’s Crew Dragon will leave the International Space Station on Aug. 1 and will return to Earth on Aug. 2.
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced on Twitter on Friday that astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley from SpaceX’s Crew Dragon will leave the International Space Station on Aug. 1 and will return to Earth on Aug. 2.
See the closest pictures of the sun ever from NASA’s Solar Orbiter
A NASA mission is teaching us more about our closest star, the Sun. New images have arrived from a solar orbiter launched months ago.
A NASA mission is teaching us more about our closest star, the Sun. New images have arrived from a solar orbiter launched months ago.
New images from NASA's solar orbiter
A NASA mission is teaching us more about our closest star, the Sun. New images have arrived from a solar orbiter launched months ago.
A NASA mission is teaching us more about our closest star, the Sun. New images have arrived from a solar orbiter launched months ago.
‘Odd radio circles’: 4 mysterious objects spotted in outer space suggest extragalactic activity
Astronomers have discovered four mysterious objects that appear to be circular and brighter along the edges, according to a recent study.
Astronomers have discovered four mysterious objects that appear to be circular and brighter along the edges, according to a recent study.
Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.
SpaceX to launch South Korean communications satellite into orbit on Tuesday
Liftoff is set around 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
Liftoff is set around 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
Photographer captures incredible view of comet NEOWISE in timelapse over UK
One photographer managed to capture a beautiful timelapse of the comet over the city of Exeter, in the southwest of England.
One photographer managed to capture a beautiful timelapse of the comet over the city of Exeter, in the southwest of England.
NASA adds more safety fixes for Boeing's crew capsule
In closing out a seven-month investigation, NASA officials said Tuesday they have now identified 80 corrective actions, mostly involving software and testing, that must be done before the Boeing Starliner capsule launches again.
In closing out a seven-month investigation, NASA officials said Tuesday they have now identified 80 corrective actions, mostly involving software and testing, that must be done before the Boeing Starliner capsule launches again.
Eight Florida communities vie for Space Command headquarters
It is the newly formed sixth branch of the military, and now the U.S. Space Force is searching for a place to build its permanent command center. Eight communities in Florida are officially in the race, including two in Tampa Bay.
It is the newly formed sixth branch of the military, and now the U.S. Space Force is searching for a place to build its permanent command center. Eight communities in Florida are officially in the race, including two in Tampa Bay.
NASA details failed Starliner mission
New details have come to light regarding the Boeing Starliner capsule and a failed mission last year to the International Space Station.
New details have come to light regarding the Boeing Starliner capsule and a failed mission last year to the International Space Station.
Get set for July 4 buck moon, partial lunar eclipse: NASA’s top tips for July skywatchers
Skywatchers are in for a treat on July 4, when the buck moon, or July full moon, rises in the sky. There will also be a partial lunar eclipse.
Skywatchers are in for a treat on July 4, when the buck moon, or July full moon, rises in the sky. There will also be a partial lunar eclipse.
Launch of NASA Mars rover delayed again, 2 weeks left to fly
If the Perseverance rover isn't on its way by mid-August, it will have to wait until 2022 when Earth and Mars are back in proper alignment, costing NASA close to $500 million for the delay alone.
If the Perseverance rover isn't on its way by mid-August, it will have to wait until 2022 when Earth and Mars are back in proper alignment, costing NASA close to $500 million for the delay alone.
Full Buck Moon: Lunar eclipse will occur on July 4
U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.
U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.
‘Lunar Loo Challenge’: NASA offering $20,000 for best astronaut toilet design
The challenge comes ahead of NASA’s 2024 flight to the moon, which aims to land the first woman and next man on the lunar surface.
The challenge comes ahead of NASA’s 2024 flight to the moon, which aims to land the first woman and next man on the lunar surface.
Astronauts to participate in spacewalk
One of two astronauts who took a historic ride into space on the SpaceX Demo-2 mission will participate in a spacewalk.
One of two astronauts who took a historic ride into space on the SpaceX Demo-2 mission will participate in a spacewalk.