'Dream Chaser': Plane under development could take tourists to space
Executives said that they believe the 'Dream Chaser' plane would be attractive to space tourists since it looks like a plane and not a rocket.
Executives said that they believe the 'Dream Chaser' plane would be attractive to space tourists since it looks like a plane and not a rocket.
Meteor shower, Mercury, total supermoon eclipse: May brings trio of celestial events
The month of May brings about several celestial events, including a meteor shower and the first total supermoon eclipse since 2019.
The month of May brings about several celestial events, including a meteor shower and the first total supermoon eclipse since 2019.
21-ton Chinese rocket part expected to fall to Earth
The almost 100-foot core of China's Long March 5B rocket is likely to make an uncontrolled reentry at an unknown point in the coming days. The spacecraft launched Thursday into low Earth orbit from Hainan's Wenchang Center, ferrying the Tianhe module for the country's first permanent space station.
The almost 100-foot core of China's Long March 5B rocket is likely to make an uncontrolled reentry at an unknown point in the coming days. The spacecraft launched Thursday into low Earth orbit from Hainan's Wenchang Center, ferrying the Tianhe module for the country's first permanent space station.
Spaceplane 'Dream Chaser' could be deployed by 2022
Dream Chaser is a reusable spaceplane being developed by Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems. The company is working with NASA to have the vehicle ready by 2022.
Dream Chaser is a reusable spaceplane being developed by Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems. The company is working with NASA to have the vehicle ready by 2022.
SpaceX marks 9th landing for Falcon 9 first stage following Starlink launch
SpaceX successfully sent another batch of Starlink communications satellites into orbit on Tuesday. Approximately nine minutes after launch, the Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the 'Of Course I Still Love You' droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.
SpaceX successfully sent another batch of Starlink communications satellites into orbit on Tuesday. Approximately nine minutes after launch, the Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the 'Of Course I Still Love You' droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.
SpaceX Crew Dragon 'Resilience' completes 1st nighttime splashdown
SpaceX has successfully completed the first U.S. splashdown of returning astronauts in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot in 1968.
SpaceX has successfully completed the first U.S. splashdown of returning astronauts in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot in 1968.
What's next? SpaceX private flight, Crew-3, Artemis mission, more
On Sunday, the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience" splashdown in darkness, parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City, Florida.
On Sunday, the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience" splashdown in darkness, parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City, Florida.
PHOTOS: SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts back on Earth after splashdown
The Dragon capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City just before 3 a.m., ending the second astronaut flight for SpaceX.
The Dragon capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City just before 3 a.m., ending the second astronaut flight for SpaceX.
Return of the SpaceX Crew-1 Astronauts Aboard ?Resilience"
SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is lifted out of the water during recovery operations, about 30 minutes after splashdown.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is lifted out of the water during recovery operations, about 30 minutes after splashdown.
Return of the SpaceX Crew-1 Astronauts Aboard ?Resilience"
The SpaceX Dragon Crew Capsule Resilience successfully splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Panama City at approximately 2:57 a.m. EDT.
The SpaceX Dragon Crew Capsule Resilience successfully splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Panama City at approximately 2:57 a.m. EDT.
‘It is an exciting time for our space program’: Harris to lead National Space Council
Vice President Kamala Harris announced Saturday that she will accept her role to lead the National Space Council and further the county’s mission in space exploration.
Vice President Kamala Harris announced Saturday that she will accept her role to lead the National Space Council and further the county’s mission in space exploration.
Apollo 11 pilot Michael Collins honored at Kennedy Space Center
A special ceremony was held on Friday at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex honoring astronaut Michael Collins.
A special ceremony was held on Friday at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex honoring astronaut Michael Collins.
Mars helicopter impresses researchers, begins bold new mission
NASA scientists are putting Ingenuity to the ultimate test after they say the Mars helicopter far surpassed their expectations.
NASA scientists are putting Ingenuity to the ultimate test after they say the Mars helicopter far surpassed their expectations.
Crew-1 astronauts to undergo strength rehabilitation upon return to Earth
The four astronauts are looking at three months of strength rehabilitation once they return to Earth.
The four astronauts are looking at three months of strength rehabilitation once they return to Earth.
SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts now expected to return to Earth on Sunday
The Crew-1 astronauts were expected to begin their journey home on Friday. But for the second time, weather was the reason for keeping them in space a little bit longer. Now, we know when Crew-1 is expected back home.
The Crew-1 astronauts were expected to begin their journey home on Friday. But for the second time, weather was the reason for keeping them in space a little bit longer. Now, we know when Crew-1 is expected back home.
Florida ex-Sen. Bill Nelson confirmed as next NASA administrator
Former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has been confirmed by the United States Senate to lead NASA, becoming the 14th administrator. He succeeds Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma.
Former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has been confirmed by the United States Senate to lead NASA, becoming the 14th administrator. He succeeds Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma.
NASA's SLS rocket moves to Vehicle Assembly Building
It arrived on Tuesday from a space center in Mississippi.
It arrived on Tuesday from a space center in Mississippi.
SpaceX sends another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit
Under favorable skies, SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink communication satellites into orbit late Wednesday evening.
Under favorable skies, SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink communication satellites into orbit late Wednesday evening.
SpaceX sends another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit
Under favorable skies, SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink communication satellites into orbit late Wednesday evening.
Under favorable skies, SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink communication satellites into orbit late Wednesday evening.
Astronaut Michael Collins, part of Apollo 11 crew, dies at 90
Michael Collins was part of the three-member crew on Apollo 11, the first lunar landing mission in 1969, alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
Michael Collins was part of the three-member crew on Apollo 11, the first lunar landing mission in 1969, alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.