A new space race? China adds urgency to US return to moon
It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.
It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.
Inflatable homes for astronauts in space tested through explosions
One company is pushing technology to its limits. Newly released video shows a burst pressure test — a one-third-scale test model of what will one day be a habitat for astronauts and researchers to live and work in space.
One company is pushing technology to its limits. Newly released video shows a burst pressure test — a one-third-scale test model of what will one day be a habitat for astronauts and researchers to live and work in space.
Images from asteroid-smashing DART mission expected to be 'stunning'
NASA is two weeks away from intentionally crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid, and scientists believe the visuals sent back from the impact will be worth the wait.
NASA is two weeks away from intentionally crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid, and scientists believe the visuals sent back from the impact will be worth the wait.
Watch: Inflatable space homes made of steel are tested though explosions
Engineers are blowing up inflatable space homes that are as strong as steel as a way to guarantee its safety in space.
Engineers are blowing up inflatable space homes that are as strong as steel as a way to guarantee its safety in space.
Artemis I Mission: Here is when NASA could attempt to launch Artemis I rocket again
Alright space fans: NASA said late Monday that it is targeting Tuesday, Sept. 27 for its next launch attempt of the Artemis I mission to the Moon. A backup date is planned for Oct. 2, which is under review.
Alright space fans: NASA said late Monday that it is targeting Tuesday, Sept. 27 for its next launch attempt of the Artemis I mission to the Moon. A backup date is planned for Oct. 2, which is under review.
NASA targeting new date for Artemis I launch
NASA is eyeing September 27 for its next attempt to launch Artemis I
NASA is eyeing September 27 for its next attempt to launch Artemis I
Watch video: Blue Origin experiences 'anomaly' during New Shephard uncrewed space flight in Texas
Blue Origin's uncrewed space flight – carrying 36 payloads, including students' school experiments – aborted its Monday flight shortly after launch in Texas due to an "anomaly."
Blue Origin's uncrewed space flight – carrying 36 payloads, including students' school experiments – aborted its Monday flight shortly after launch in Texas due to an "anomaly."
Artemis I Mission: NASA fixes leaks, hopes for late September moon rocket launch
Engineers have replaced the seals associated with the hydrogen leak on the Artemis I mission and will continue to inspect them all weekend, according to NASA. Leaks were the reason last weekend’s test launch was scrubbed.
Engineers have replaced the seals associated with the hydrogen leak on the Artemis I mission and will continue to inspect them all weekend, according to NASA. Leaks were the reason last weekend’s test launch was scrubbed.
NASA spacecraft set to intentionally crash into an asteroid to help save Earth
The Double Asteroid Redirect, or DART, spacecraft will be used as a battering ram to crash into a near-Earth asteroid on Sept. 26.
The Double Asteroid Redirect, or DART, spacecraft will be used as a battering ram to crash into a near-Earth asteroid on Sept. 26.
Watch again: SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites from Florida to space
Update (Sept. 11): It appears SpaceX has delayed its Sunday flight to Tuesday, Sept. 13, where it will launch 54 Starlink satellites into space. The launch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m.
Update (Sept. 11): It appears SpaceX has delayed its Sunday flight to Tuesday, Sept. 13, where it will launch 54 Starlink satellites into space. The launch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m.
Artemis I launch: NASA replaces seals on moon rocket, prepares for tanking test
NASA Artemis I teams have replaced seals on the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage associated with the liquid hydrogen leak detected during the Sept. 3 launch attempt.
NASA Artemis I teams have replaced seals on the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage associated with the liquid hydrogen leak detected during the Sept. 3 launch attempt.
September's harvest moon: What to know
The next full moon is the harvest moon. Stargazers can see it, appearing opposite the sun in Earth-based longitude, at 5:59 a.m. ET on Saturday morning.
The next full moon is the harvest moon. Stargazers can see it, appearing opposite the sun in Earth-based longitude, at 5:59 a.m. ET on Saturday morning.
NASA hoping for late-September launch if Artemis I moon rocket is fixed in time
NASA leaders are hopeful they can launch the Artemis 1 mission before the end of September. However, the Space Launch System rocket must first undergo repairs, and the U.S. Space Force would need to approve.
NASA leaders are hopeful they can launch the Artemis 1 mission before the end of September. However, the Space Launch System rocket must first undergo repairs, and the U.S. Space Force would need to approve.
Artemis I Mission: NASA targeting end of September for third Artemis I launch attempt
When will NASA attempt to launch its Artemis I moon rocket? At a Thursday teleconference, NASA officials said they were targeting Sept. 23 or Sept. 27, and potentially a third date, but cautioned that the dates have to still be confirmed, and depends on the repairs that need to be made to address hydrogen leaks.
When will NASA attempt to launch its Artemis I moon rocket? At a Thursday teleconference, NASA officials said they were targeting Sept. 23 or Sept. 27, and potentially a third date, but cautioned that the dates have to still be confirmed, and depends on the repairs that need to be made to address hydrogen leaks.
NASA team to replace seal that prompted scrub of Artemis I launch
NASA’s new moon rocket sprang another dangerous fuel leak Saturday. While mission managers decided to haul the rocket off the pad and into the hangar for further repairs and system updates, some of the work and testing may be performed at the pad before the rocket is moved.
NASA’s new moon rocket sprang another dangerous fuel leak Saturday. While mission managers decided to haul the rocket off the pad and into the hangar for further repairs and system updates, some of the work and testing may be performed at the pad before the rocket is moved.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captures 'cosmic tarantula' in new image
The James Webb Space Telescope captured a detailed image of the Tarantula Nebula, located 161,000 light-years away from Earth.
The James Webb Space Telescope captured a detailed image of the Tarantula Nebula, located 161,000 light-years away from Earth.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 launches 51 more Starlink satellites into space
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will launch 51 Starlink internet satellites and Spaceflight Sherpa-LTC to low-Earth orbit Sunday night from Cape Canaveral.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will launch 51 Starlink internet satellites and Spaceflight Sherpa-LTC to low-Earth orbit Sunday night from Cape Canaveral.
MOXIE on Mars: How this little box could help humans breathe on the Red Planet
The device, called MOXIE, could one day become a "full-scale oxygen factory" on the Red Planet.
The device, called MOXIE, could one day become a "full-scale oxygen factory" on the Red Planet.
Police: Delta passenger faces federal charges for masturbating, groping woman on flight
The woman told authorities she had not known the man prior to the incident and that he repeatedly stared at her during the flight.
The woman told authorities she had not known the man prior to the incident and that he repeatedly stared at her during the flight.