NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy lands safely after six-month space trip
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, along with Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner, have returned safely to Earth after a six-month stay on the ISS.
Scientists hail first unambiguous detection of water on the moon
NASA has confirmed the presence of water on the moon in a breakthrough discovery that could have implications for future human space exploration.
NASA’s Perseverance rover reaches halfway point on epic journey to Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover departed Earth for Mars in July 2020, and this week it reached a special point on its epic journey.
NASA names new date for Crew Dragon’s first four-astronaut launch
NASA and SpaceX's Crew-1 mission has already been delayed multiple times, but they're now eyeing a new date in November for the highly anticipated launch.
NASA video builds excitement for November’s historic Crew Dragon launch
NASA has posted a rousing video focusing on the first operational crewed flight of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, set for mid-November.
NASA spacecraft successfully secures Bennu asteroid sample
NASA says it's managed to secure a sample of gathered asteroid material after some of it started to leak through the collection head.
How the current space station crew celebrated 20 years of the ISS
Monday, November 2 marked 20 years of continuous human habitation aboard the International Space Station. So what did the current crew do to celebrate?
SpaceX’s Starship rocket flight will look something like this
Elon Musk has responded to a video by two SpaceX enthusiasts that simulates a future Starship launch, saying it's pretty close to the actual expected flight.
Starry nights: Here’s what to look out for in the sky this month
Highlights for this month include spotting the Pleiades star cluster, viewing Jupiter and Saturn with the moon, and a look at so-called Earthshine.
Meet the astronauts going to space on Crew Dragon’s first operational flight
Enjoy this fun chat with the four astronauts heading to the ISS next week on the first operational flight for SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Rocket Lab to attempt its first booster recovery next week
Rocket Lab will attempt its first-ever booster recovery later this month as it seeks to lower costs for its satellite-deployment business.
Crew Dragon astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of historic launch
The astronauts set to fly aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon on its first-ever operational flight have been speaking at the launch site ahead of the historic mission.
SpaceX makes history after NASA certifies Crew Dragon for flight
SpaceX made history on Tuesday after its commercial human spaceflight system became the first of its kind to be certified by NASA.
Get to know the Crew Dragon astronauts before they blast off into space
Watch the four Crew-1 astronauts answer some rapid-fire questions prior to Saturday's launch to the ISS aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.
NASA eyes weather forecast for Saturday’s historic SpaceX launch
NASA needs decent weather conditions for Saturday's planned launch of the Crew Dragon with four astronauts on board. So how is the forecast looking?
These are the most popular items people say they’d take on a moon trip
What would you take with you on a mission to the moon? NASA asked people this very question, and this is what it found.
Astronaut Noguchi joins elite spacecraft club that includes only two others
Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi is currently on his way to the International Space Station, with Sunday's launch sending him into an elite club.
Watch astronauts’ tour of Crew Dragon spacecraft as it heads to ISS
Watch this tour of the interior of SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft as it heads toward the International Space Station at the start of a six-month mission.
Crew Dragon astronauts are safely aboard the International Space Station
The Crew Dragon astronauts have safely boarded the International Space Station about 28 hours after blasting off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA report casts doubt on achieving moon landing by 2024
NASA says it will be unlikely to achieve its hoped-for moon landing by 2024, with funding issues, rising costs, and schedule delays all impacting the mission.
Crew Dragon is the best, latest arrival to the ISS tells earthlings
The latest arrivals to the ISS have been answering questions about Sunday's space trip, as well as life on the orbiting outpost.
Watch the highlights from SpaceX’s Sentinel-6 satellite launch
Enjoy some amazing footage showing the highlights of a SpaceX mission on November 21 that put an ocean-monitoring satellite into orbit.
SpaceX’s Starship rocket set for first major flight test next week
SpaceX chief Elon Musk says his team is targeting next week for Starship's first-ever high-altitude test flight.
Watch SpaceX launch and land same Falcon 9 booster for record seventh time
SpaceX launched and landed a Falcon 9 booster for a record seventh time on Tuesday evening as part of its 16th Starlink mission. Watch the highlights here.
The ISS is about to receive a new doorway to space
The ISS is about to take delivery of a new "doorway to space” in the form of an airlock module that will allow for a greater variety of research work.
China probe successfully lands on moon for sample collection
China is a step closer to returning the first lunar rocks to Earth since 1976 after successfully landing a probe on the moon this week.
SpaceX’s Starlink wins major cash boost to bring internet to rural areas
SpaceX’s Starlink initiative aimed at beaming broadband from space will receive $885 million in federal funding to help it serve rural communities in the U.S.
Boeing’s final Starliner parachute tests take it closer to astronaut flights
Boeing has completed tests on the parachute system of its Starliner spacecraft ahead of possible astronaut trips to the International Space Station next year.
SpaceX’s Starship rocket flight test ends in a spectacular fireball
SpaceX successfully launched a prototype of its next-gen Starship rocket on Wednesday in its first high-altitude test. The landing, however, wasn't so great.
How to watch the Geminids meteor shower tonight
December is an exciting month for stargazers -- check out the spectacular Geminids meteor shower that's set to peak overnight on December 13.
Watch SpaceX launch and land its rocket at end of record-breaking year
SpaceX wrapped up 2020 with a successful spy-satellite mission on Saturday. Check out the awesome footage of its final launch and landing of the year.
Watch NASA’s movie-like trailer for Perseverance’s upcoming Mars arrival
Watch this NASA video depicting the harrowing finals stages facing its Perseverance rover when it descends to the surface of Mars in February 2021.
Watch the ISS attach its new doorway to space
NASA has released a video showing the space station using its robotic arm to fix into place a new airlock, otherwise known as a "doorway to space."
Space station crew offers a year-end message of hope for fellow earthlings
Members of the space station’s Expedition 64 crew this week offered their fellow earthlings a message of hope at the end of a year like no other.
Watch Santa drop by the International Space Station
Santa has made an unprecedented stop at the International Space Station at the start of his global gift-giving adventure.
SpaceX footage shows recent Starship rocket test in stunning detail
SpaceX has released its most detailed footage yet showing the key stages of its Starship prototype test flight that took place earlier this month.
Watch NASA showcase the best Earth photos taken from ISS in 2020
NASA has selected its top 20 photos of Earth snapped from the International Space Station over the past 12 months -- and there are some absolute stunners.
Elon Musk reveals ambitious SpaceX plan for landing Super Heavy booster
SpaceX is already skilled at landing its Falcon 9 rockets soon after launch, but its idea for landing its next-gen Super Heavy booster sounds more challenging.