Elon Musk responds after former space station commander calls him a “liar"
A high-flying war of words is underway after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk claimed two NASA astronauts had been stranded in space for political reasons.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket with new batch of Starlink satellites
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with 23 Starlink satellites on Friday morning from Cape Canaveral.
Asteroid has a small chance of hitting Earth
Astronomers briefly raised the alert level for an asteroid that could be on a collision course with Earth. They gave it a 3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, which is the highest percentage ever given for a near-Earth asteroid, but it has since been lowered to 1.5% probability.
Why chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth just dropped by half
Asteroid 2024 YR4 continues to keep us on our toes as astronomers work to determine its potential threat to our planet. The latest update is good news because, according to NASA, the chances of a 2032 Earth impact have dropped.
Hundreds of NASA employees decide to resign as DOGE investigates the space agency
Hundreds of NASA employees accepted resignation offers from the federal government on Thursday as President Trump tries to gut federal spending.
SpaceX makes history after launching rocket from Florida and landing booster in Bahamas
SpaceX has pulled off a historic feat, after launching a rocket into space from the coast of Florida and landing the rocket booster in another country. Tuesday’s mission marked the first time a Falcon 9 landed on a droneship off the coast of the Bahamas.
DOGE investigating NASA as federal agencies prepare for spending cuts, layoffs
Central Florida lawmakers and space experts have mixed reactions on how possible NASA job cuts could impact the Space Coast.
Odds of Asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth go up again
Updates on Asteroid 2024 YR4 have been slower during the full Moon, but experts say the precision of the object’s orbit is getting better. In March, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will focus on the potential threat to Earth providing the best estimate of its size.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch will land off the coast of The Bahamas
SpaceX has issued a warning for residents and visitors in The Bahamas after a potential sonic boom during its next launch. SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, Feb. 18, for the Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites.
Booster from SpaceX launch of Falcon 9 from Florida lands off coast of The Bahamas
SpaceX issued a warning for residents and visitors in The Bahamas of a potential sonic boom during its launch on Tuesday.
NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore get new homecoming date from space
NASA astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who launched aboard the troubled Starliner capsule to the International Space Station months ago, have a new homecoming date – if there are no more delays.
Boeing announces 400 job cuts by April
Boeing said it is preparing to cut close to 400 space jobs by April. The company said the layoffs are for employees involved with the "Space Launch System," which has been in the works for more than a decade.
SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites into orbit aboard Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites into space aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday.
Future of NASA’s mega moon rocket appears in doubt following Boeing announcement
Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, has advocated for a Mars-first strategy and has previously called planned missions to the Moon a “distraction."
Here's when to see the February 2025 full moon
February’s full moon peaks this week, illuminating the skies during the shortest month of the year. Here's what to know if you hope to see it.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 launches with 21 Starlink satellites
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying 21 Starlink satellites – including 13 with Direct-to-Cell capabilities – into low-Earth orbit on Saturday.
Chances increase of an asteroid impacting Earth in 2032 – but there is no need for panic
NASA and the European Space Agency estimate the asteroid is more than 130 feet wide.