How NASA astronauts cast their US election ballots from space
We talk about mail-in voting in the United States Presidential Election, but what about voting from space? Here's how NASA astronauts were able to vote from the International Space Station.
NASA talks 'Zombie Star' as Halloween begins
Even outer space is getting into the Halloween spirit with the so-called "Zombie Star". NASA scientists say that one of these next coming days, a dead star will awaken.
NASA narrows selection of Moon landing sites for Artemis astronauts
The U.S. space agency is focusing on nine areas near the lunar South Pole. This region is important for its diverse geological characteristics and may contain water that can be mined for resources.
NASA Crew-8 mission: Astronaut suffers 'medical issue' after splashdown off Florida coast
Crew-8 astronaut suffers "medical event" shortly after splashdown down on Earth off Florida's coast.
NASA engineer testifies in Titan implosion hearing
Friday is the last day of testimony in the Coast Guard's hearing in the Titan submersible implosion.
NASA, SpaceX postpone launch date of Crew-9 mission to space station due to Tropical Storm Helene
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station due to Tropical Storm Helene.
NASA 'Hidden Figures' women to receive Congressional Gold Medals
Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson are receiving awards for their contributions to NASA’s space program.
Boeing's troubled Starliner capsule will return to Earth as early as next week, without crew: NASA
NASA and Boeing said an uncrewed Starliner capsule will undock from the International Space Station and return to Earth no earlier than Friday, Sept. 6, “pending weather and operational readiness."
When, where to see the rare blue supermoon in Seattle
The combination of a blue moon and a supermoon is incredibly rare, occurring only once every 10 to 20 years.
NASA remains unsure when Starliner crew will return
NASA says it'll be another week or so until they even decide how and when to bring their astronauts home.
Who is trying to colonize Mars? And other projects for life outside Earth
Here are some of the American agencies pushing space exploration and ways to live outside the Earth.
NASA pauses Starliner return, astronauts may fly home on SpaceX
Two veteran NASA astronauts are stuck in space due to issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
No return date yet for Starliner astronauts
NASA revealed its upcoming plans for crew rotations on the International Space Station.
China planning asteroid re-direct mission for planetary defense test
After surveying the asteroid, China's spacecraft will then act as the "impactor" or a battering ram, flying into the asteroid. NASA's DART mission in 2022 was successful in altering the orbit of a binary asteroid using the same method.
NASA crew in simulated Mars habitat emerge after a year
The four volunteer crew members spent more than 12 months inside NASA’s first simulated Mars environment at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Astronauts to stay at I.S.S. longer than expected
Two astronauts will stay at the International Space Station longer than planned after NASA had to scrub Monday's spacewalk.
Remembering Bill Anders: NASA, space explorers mourn death of Apollo 8 astronaut
The space exploration community is honoring the legacy of Bill Anders, with some crediting him for changing the world's perspective on how we see Earth.
William Anders: The astronaut who captured the famous 'Earthrise' photo
Retired astronaut William Anders, who passed away in a plane crash on Friday, captured the iconic "Earthrise" photo during the Apollo 8 mission on December 24, 1968, providing a new perspective on Earth's beauty and fragility and becoming a symbol of the environmental movement.
William Anders, Apollo 8 astronaut, killed in San Juan Islands plane crash
Retired American astronaut William Anders, who was a member of the Apollo 8 crew, was killed in a plane crash just off the San Juan Islands on Friday afternoon.
Boeing’s Starliner capsule launches on mission full of firsts
Here’s a list of all the “firsts" that Boeing and NASA expect to accomplish now that two astronauts are finally flying aboard the Starliner capsule.