Watch Ingenuity helicopter nail its third and most complex Mars flight yet
NASA has posted a video showing its Ingenuity Mars helicopter successfully performing its third and most complex flight yet over the Martian surface.
Watch SpaceX fire up its Starship SN15 rocket ahead of next test flight
Watch SpaceX perform a static fire of its Starship SN15 prototype rocket in preparation for its next test flight later this week.
This is what mealtime for 11 astronauts looks like on the space station
It’s pretty crowded on the space station just now, with a total of 11 astronauts currently enjoying the comforts of the orbiting outpost 250 miles above Earth.
Mars helicopter snaps photo of Perseverance rover, but can you spot it?
NASA has posted a photo of its Perseverance rover snapped by the Ingenuity helicopter during its third Mars flight. But can you see it?
NASA scrubs Wednesday’s return of space station’s Crew-1 astronauts
The return of the International Space Station's Crew-1 astronauts has been delayed by several days due to expected windy conditions in the recovery zone.
Mars helicopter’s rotors fail to spin for ambitious fourth flight
NASA's Mars helicopter was hit with a software issue on Thursday that stopped its fourth test flight from taking place. Another attempt will be made on Friday.
NASA reveals ambitious plan for Mars helicopter’s fourth flight
NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter has already performed three flights in the Martian atmosphere, but its fourth one on Thursday will be its most ambitious yet.
The first module of a new space station has just entered Earth’s orbit
China has successfully deployed the main section of a brand new space station in Earth orbit, with the first three astronauts set to arrive in June 2021.
Blue Origin names the date for its first-ever space tourism flight
Blue Origin has finally announced the date for the first crewed flight of its New Shepard rocket, and one seat is available for its first-ever space tourist.
An out-of-control rocket is tumbling to Earth, but you should be OK
A large Chinese rocket that launched to space last week is now tumbling out of control, with some experts suggesting debris will hit Earth in the coming days.
NASA offers tips on what to look out for in May’s night sky
NASA has just released its latest update on what stargazers should look out for in the night skies over the next four weeks.
NASA’s Mars helicopter aiming for new record on next flight
NASA is aiming to achieve several more firsts during the fifth flight of its groundbreaking Ingenuity Mars helicopter on Friday, May 7.
How to watch Crew-1 astronauts reveal details about their Crew Dragon ride
Following their historic mission, SpaceX's Crew-1 astronauts will talk about their experiences, including how they felt during the ride home on the Crew Dragon.
Why the ISS sometimes smells like the fresh produce section of a grocery store
SpaceX’s recently returned Crew-1 astronauts have been sharing their experiences about their six-month mission on board the space station.
NASA spacecraft begins long journey home with asteroid sample
NASA confirmed on Monday that its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft had successfully departed the Bennu asteroid and was on its way home with samples of the ancient rock.
Boeing names date for second Starliner capsule test flight
Boeing is keen to get its Starliner capsule into space again, and has recently named a date for its second orbital test flight.
Gorgeous time-lapse shows starry night at rocket launch site
Check out this beautiful time-lapse of the night sky shot at the European Space Agency's Spaceport in French Guiana, South America.
NASA and Axiom finalize deal to send first private crew to ISS
NASA and space tourism company Axiom this week finalized a deal that will see the first private crew visit the International Space Station.
Watch NASA video showing recent Mars helicopter flight in 3D
NASA says a new 3D video of a recent Mars helicopter flight gives viewers the sensation of standing on the red planet and seeing the action firsthand.
Space station toilet flushes its way to a new milestone
One of the International Space Station's three toilets has reached a new milestone after 20 years of use by more than 240 astronauts.
SpaceX reveals plan for Starship’s first orbital test flight
A week after SpaceX nailed the first safe landing of its next-gen Starship rocket, the company has revealed plans for the booster’s first orbital test flight.
NASA’s Perseverance rover gets up close and personal with Martian surface
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover, which reached the red planet in February, has sent back some incredibly detailed imagery showing the Martian surface up close.
Watch NASA’s animation of upcoming Artemis 1 moon mission
NASA is aiming to put the first woman and the next man on the moon in 2024, but the space agency is already generating early buzz around the upcoming endeavor.
Why does SpaceX’s droneship livestream cut out when its rocket lands?
SpaceX nailed another Falcon 9 launch and landing on Sunday, May 16, but as usual, the livestream on the droneship cut out just before the rocket touched down.
Blue Origin reveals current highest bid for space tourism ride
Blue Origin has revealed the highest bid so far in its ongoing auction for the first seat on its maiden space tourism ride.
China’s Zhurong rover beams back its first Mars images
Check out the first images beamed back to Earth by China's Zhurong Mars rover, which landed on the Martian surface over the weekend.
Check out these awesome Earth photos taken by a current ISS astronaut
Check out this stunning collection of Earth images captured by current International Space Station astronaut Thomas Pesquet.
NASA’s Mars helicopter aiming for two records on next flight
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter will take to the Martian skies for the sixth time in the coming days in a flight that will aim to set two records.
SpaceX’s latest launch set new record for rocket’s nose cone
SpaceX is focused on reusing its launch vehicle to lower costs for space travel. We often hear about the successful booster landings, but how about the fairing?
This gorgeous Earth image shot from the space station shows only water
A stunning photograph of Earth captured this week by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station shows only water.
NASA’s Mars drone survives malfunction scare during sixth flight
NASA’s Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, suffered a scare during its sixth flight on the red planet when the aircraft lost stability in the air.
Water bears are about to take a rocket ride to space
Water bears and glow-in-the-dark squid are about to blast into space where they'll become research subjects on the International Space Station.
SpaceX launched a very special mission exactly one year ago
It is exactly a year since SpaceX's Demo-2 mission to the International Space Station. Here's a reminder of why it was such a special event.
SpaceX boss Elon Musk confirms work on first ocean spaceport
SpaceX boss Elon Musk has confirmed his company is now building its first ocean spaceport for Starship, and retweeted an image of what it could look like.
Mars-like photos show a dramatic view of our own planet
These spectacular photos captured by an astronaut on the space station may look like another planet, but they're actually of Earth.
China succeeds in first cargo mission to new space station
China has confirmed that its first cargo mission has successfully docked with its new space station, paving the way for a crewed visit in June.
James Webb Space Telescope launch date slips again
The James Webb Space Telescope will not launch on October 31 as previously scheduled. Various concerns have pushed the launch date to November or December.