NASA practices Artemis II splashdown recovery mission
The practice session was the first that involved pulling people from inside the Orion capsule
The practice session was the first that involved pulling people from inside the Orion capsule
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying Amazonas Nexus communications satellite
SpaceX has once again postponed the launch of a communications satellite.
SpaceX has once again postponed the launch of a communications satellite.
Jupiter's moon count jumps to record-breaking 92, most in the solar system
Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92.
Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92.
Watch: Video shows distant worlds orbiting a star 133 light-years away
While many images of space are artist renderings, this video is based on direct images of a star and its four planets.
While many images of space are artist renderings, this video is based on direct images of a star and its four planets.
Satellite, rocket body miss collision by only 20 feet in what could have been ‘worst-case scenario’
The collision could have sent thousands of new debris fragments into space that would remain for decades.
The collision could have sent thousands of new debris fragments into space that would remain for decades.
SpaceX lights up the sky with early morning Starlink launch from Florida
While many of you were sleeping, SpaceX launched a rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
While many of you were sleeping, SpaceX launched a rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Remembering space shuttle Columbia, 20 years later
On a sleepy winter morning in 2003, most Americans had no idea that seven astronauts were gliding back to Earth after more than two weeks in space. But the whole nation would soon know that space shuttle Columbia was not going to make it home.
On a sleepy winter morning in 2003, most Americans had no idea that seven astronauts were gliding back to Earth after more than two weeks in space. But the whole nation would soon know that space shuttle Columbia was not going to make it home.
Remembering Columbia: 20 years since disaster that signaled end to space shuttle program
On February 1, 2003, as the space shuttle Columbia was re-entering Earth's atmosphere, mission control lost contact with the crew.
On February 1, 2003, as the space shuttle Columbia was re-entering Earth's atmosphere, mission control lost contact with the crew.
SpaceX targeting Thursday to launch rocket carrying Starlink satellites from Florida
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, Feb. 2, at 2:43 a.m. ET to launch 53 satellites to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, Feb. 2, at 2:43 a.m. ET to launch 53 satellites to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
Hefty meteorite containing materials billions of years old found by researchers in Antarctica
Researchers estimated that of the roughly 45,000 meteorites retrieved from Antarctica over the past century, only about 100 or so are this size or larger.
Researchers estimated that of the roughly 45,000 meteorites retrieved from Antarctica over the past century, only about 100 or so are this size or larger.
Mega moon rocket exceeded expectations; preparations underway for first crewed Artemis mission, NASA says
NASA engineers believe the agency’s most powerful rocket is ready to support crewed flight after undoing months of review and getting ever closer to a final report, which would pave the way for future space endeavors.
NASA engineers believe the agency’s most powerful rocket is ready to support crewed flight after undoing months of review and getting ever closer to a final report, which would pave the way for future space endeavors.
'Bear' on Mars captures internet's imagination
Is it a bear? A "doge"? The internet has mixed opinions about an image from NASA showing an animal's face on Mars.
Is it a bear? A "doge"? The internet has mixed opinions about an image from NASA showing an animal's face on Mars.
On this day in history, Jan. 28, 1986, space shuttle Challenger explodes, shocking the nation
Aboard were seven passengers, including the first private citizen to travel into space.
Aboard were seven passengers, including the first private citizen to travel into space.
Green comet sighting: Here's when to see this celestial view unlikely to return for millions of years
This celestial sighting is a bit like space-speed dating. Astronomers only just learned of Comet C/2022 E3's existence, and it will be gone before we know it. Learn how it was discovered and why a naked-eye comet is rare.
This celestial sighting is a bit like space-speed dating. Astronomers only just learned of Comet C/2022 E3's existence, and it will be gone before we know it. Learn how it was discovered and why a naked-eye comet is rare.
SpaceX in final preparation for Starship orbital test flight from Texas
After a series of high-altitude tests and landing attempts with Starship prototypes, Elon Musk's company SpaceX plans to conduct an orbital test flight as soon as February or March.
After a series of high-altitude tests and landing attempts with Starship prototypes, Elon Musk's company SpaceX plans to conduct an orbital test flight as soon as February or March.
Moon will eclipse Mars next week; here's how and when to see it
It’s not every day the moon moves in front of a bright planet, but the likely once-in-a-lifetime event for some parts of the U.S. is happening soon.
It’s not every day the moon moves in front of a bright planet, but the likely once-in-a-lifetime event for some parts of the U.S. is happening soon.
SpaceX successfully launches early morning Starlink mission from Florida
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lit up the early morning sky on Thursday with the liftoff of its latest Starlink satellite mission.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lit up the early morning sky on Thursday with the liftoff of its latest Starlink satellite mission.
NASA: Asteroid will miss but come close to Earth
NASA said Wednesday that this newly discovered asteroid will zoom 2,200 miles above the southern tip of South America.
NASA said Wednesday that this newly discovered asteroid will zoom 2,200 miles above the southern tip of South America.
Crew-6 mission: Meet the 4 astronauts headed to the International Space Station from Florida
The Crew-6 mission team will launch from the Kennedy Space Center Complex at Cape Canaveral on Sunday, Feb. 26. This mission includes two NASA astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut, and an astronaut from the United Arab Emirates.
The Crew-6 mission team will launch from the Kennedy Space Center Complex at Cape Canaveral on Sunday, Feb. 26. This mission includes two NASA astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut, and an astronaut from the United Arab Emirates.
Crew-6 mission: NASA announces liftoff time for next astronaut launch from Florida
Start planning your trip to Florida's Space Coast: NASA has announced when the Crew-6 astronaut mission will blast off to the International Space Station.
Start planning your trip to Florida's Space Coast: NASA has announced when the Crew-6 astronaut mission will blast off to the International Space Station.