Inside NASA's plan to explore underground lunar caves that one day could shelter astronauts

NASA is preparing to explore deep craters on the moon, known as the Marius Hills pit, to determine if ancient underground caves could provide shelter for future astronauts.

NASA's SpaceX Crew 12 to undock from ISS, splashdown off coast of California

Now that NASA's Crew 13 astronauts are safely aboard the International Space Station, Crew 12 is preparing to undock and begin its journey back to Earth.

SpaceX's Crew-13 reaches space station in record-fast trip as mission begins

Four astronauts have arrived at the International Space Station after completing the fastest crewed flight by a U.S. spacecraft, reaching the orbiting laboratory about eight hours after launching from Florida.

Trump honors Artemis II astronauts with Medal of Honor
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President Trump presented the Artemis II astronauts with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on Friday. The crew became the first humans to travel beyond the moon in more than half a century.

Did you see it? Bright fireball explodes over Washington sky

Did you see it? A bright blue fireball streaked across Washington early Friday before breaking apart in the atmosphere.

Fireball streaks across WA sky
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A FOX 13 Seattle viewer in Redmond captured video of a meteor burning up above Washington skies early Friday morning.

SpaceX Starship clears major hurdles in latest test flight, pushing closer to orbital missions

SpaceX achieved a significant leap forward in its rocket development program following its latest Starship test flight from Starbase in Texas, overcoming obstacles that previously triggered in-flight breakups.

ISS spacewalk: NASA astronauts complete repairs to Canadarm2

NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir completed a 7-hour, 20-minute spacewalk Tuesday to replace a malfunctioning wrist joint on the International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm.

NASA Artemis III crew: Meet the astronauts, mission timeline updates

NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

What's next for Blue Origin? Space company repairs after 'anomaly' explosion on Florida coast

Days after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on a base off Florida's coast, the private space technology company is examining what went wrong and working on rebuilding to launch further flights later this year, officials said. 

Investigation into Blue Origin rocket explosion underway
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An investigation is underway into the cause of a Blue Origin rocket explosion Thursday night, causing a massive mushroom cloud in Cape Canaveral.

Blue Origin rocket launch: Live updates, what happened, what's next

Live updates: Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. What happened? What's next? Latest updates on health warning.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explosion: Latest updates, investigation launched

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test Thursday night at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, sending a fireball into the sky and shaking homes along Florida’s Space Coast.

NASA plans permanent moon base
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NASA is partnering with commercial companies like Blue Origin to build a permanent base on the moon over the next decade, with the Artemis 3 crew announcement set for June 9. 

NASA aims for 2028 moon return
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NASA is planning a three-phase, $20 billion project to establish a permanent base on the moon's South Pole.

Life on the moon? NASA unveils its 3-phase plan timeline to build a permanent moon base

NASA has unveiled a three-phase strategic roadmap to establish a permanent moon base spanning hundreds of square miles, starting with three foundational robotic missions targeted for completion by late 2026.

Navy crew speaks on Artemis II splashdown mission
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The U.S. Navy crew that aided in the recovery of the Artemis II astronauts following their splashdown in the Pacific Ocean speak about their role in the historic mission.

Artemis astronauts detail their historic journey
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The Artemis II crew is back home, safe and sound after setting an incredible record for deep space travel.