NASA’s DART spacecraft is on its way to crash into an asteroid
NASA has launched a spacecraft on a mission to test technology that could one day alter the course of a dangerously large asteroid heading toward Earth.
How NASA’s amazing Super Guppy is helping the Artemis moon missions
NASA is using its extraordinary Super Guppy aircraft to transport parts of the Orion spacecraft that will be heading to the moon in the next few years.
NASA astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving holiday at 17,000 mph
The four American astronauts aboard the International Space Station have been talking about what it's like to spend Thanksgiving in orbit.
Virgin Galactic reveals the winner of free trip to space
Virgin Galactic has just announced the winner of a free suborbital space ride on a rocket-powered plane.
Curiosity’s new selfie a reminder that the plucky rover is still busy on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover is back in the spotlight after the space agency shared a recent selfie snapped by the veteran Mars explorer.
Watch NASA’s video clips showing Thursday’s spacewalk
NASA’s latest spacewalk ended successfully at the space station on Thursday, December 2. The agency has since shared some video clips of the mission.
Space tourist reveals ‘unusual training’ for this week’s mission to ISS
A billionaire businessman heading to the International Space Station this week has revealed some unusual training routines for his upcoming mission.
How to watch two space tourists launch to the space station
Two space tourists from Japan are about to head to the International Space Station for an 11-day stay, and you can watch the mission live.
NASA’s skywatching tips for December include a comet called Leonard
December's night sky offers a good look at Venus, a comet called Leonard, and the annual Geminids meteor shower. Check it out!
NASA launches new tech to better track near-Earth asteroids
NASA has launched new technology to help scientists better track near-Earth asteroids and more accurately assess their risk to our planet.
How to watch Blue Origin’s third space tourism flight on Saturday
Blue Origin will launch its third space tourism flight on Saturday, with the capsule filled to capacity for the first time. Here's how to watch.
Check out the science heading to the ISS on the next SpaceX Crew Dragon flight
NASA has revealed what kind of science experiments are heading to the ISS later this month as part of a SpaceX resupply mission.
In space, astronauts perform cleaning chores in style
Life on the space station isn’t all science experiments and Earth photography, as demonstrated by this video released by the European Space Agency.
Michael Strahan describes Blue Origin rocket ride as ‘a special journey’
Football legend and Good Morning America co-anchor Michael Strahan has been talking about his trip to the edge of space on Saturday.
Astronauts’ squashed eyeballs may be helped by a high-tech sleeping bag
Scientists believe that an eye disorder experienced by astronauts during long stays aboard the ISS may be solved by a high-tech sleeping bag.
NASA to send more tourists to International Space Station
NASA has announced its second private mission to the ISS, which will come a few months after the first one that's set to take place in February of next year.
NASA probe becomes first in history to ‘touch’ the sun
A NASA probe has touched the sun, making it the first human-made object to do so in a feat described by the agency as one giant leap for solar science.
Watch a space tourist answer the most common ISS question from earthlings
A space tourist on the International Space Station has shared a video showing how astronauts go to the bathroom in microgravity conditions.
NASA sets new launch date for Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft
NASA has announced a new launch window for the second orbital test flight of Boeing’s beleaguered Starliner CST-100 spacecraft.
Space station strikes multitude of poses for astronaut photographer
NASA Johnson has posted a remarkable set of images showing the International Space Station against the blackness of space.
Spot the space missions in NASA’s animated holiday card
NASA's animated holiday card features many of the space missions that the agency is currently working on. How many can you spot?
SpaceX did something remarkable for the 100th time on Tuesday
SpaceX celebrated on Tuesday after nailing the landing of a Falcon 9 rocket for the 100th time, six years after it performed the first perfect touchdown.
Watch NASA’s trailer for launch of most powerful space telescope ever
Check out NASA’s wonderfully cinematic trailer for the James Webb Space Telescope mission, which is set to launch this weekend.
NASA’s Perseverance rover shares its top Mars photos from 2021
NASA has shared a video featuring the most popular Mars images taken this year by its highly advanced Perseverance rover.
‘Aliens’ deployed by vacation resort in bid to boost tourism
There may well be aliens lurking in deep space, but they're also here on Earth helping to promote tourism, according to a city in Japan.
NASA packs one of its busiest years into an 11-minute video
At the end of a very busy year, NASA has released a video highlighting many of the missions and other endeavors from the last 12 months.
How to watch the James Webb Space Telescope launch to space
The latest launch schedule for the James Webb Space Space Telescope suggests it will head to space early on Saturday morning. Here's how to watch.
Webb space telescope has launched, but trickiest bit is yet to come
The James Webb Space Telescope launched to great fanfare on Christmas Day, but before it can get to work, it has to complete some challenging maneuvers.
A spacewalk just took place that wasn’t at the ISS
China’s space station is currently hosting its second crew, and on Sunday the facility saw its fourth spacewalk since deployment.
This is how you work off festive excesses — if you’re in space
ISS astronauts have to exercise in order to maintain muscle mass and bone density in microgravity conditions. A current inhabitant shows us how it's done.
Watch the story so far of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover
NASA’s Perseverance rover has been incredibly busy exploring the surface of Mars since its arrival in February. A new video tells the story so far.
James Webb Space Telescope to begin crucial deployment step on Tuesday
As of Monday, the James Webb Space Telescope is a quarter of the way to its destination orbit. But there are still lots of things that have to go right.
NASA just dropped an exciting update about the Webb space telescope
As the James Webb Space Telescope continues to gradually deploy, NASA has dropped some exciting news about the longevity of the mission.
SpaceX eyes new launch date for first orbital Starship flight
A delay in the FAA's licensing process means SpaceX won't be able to launch its next-generation Starship rocket in late January as hoped.
NASA’s top skywatching tips for January include a meteor shower
NASA is back with some top tips on what to look out for in the night sky during January -- clear skies permitting, of course!
3 special space missions to look forward to in early 2022
The past year was a busy one for U.S. rocket launches, and 2022 looks set to be just as exciting. Here are three notable ones slated for the coming months.
Check out these jaw-dropping space images from 2021
To celebrate what's been an extraordinary year in space exploration, we've picked out some of the most striking images released by NASA over the last 12 months.
James Webb Space Telescope successfully deploys its huge sunshield
The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully unfurled its massive sunshield, marking the completion of a major step in the deployment process.