NASA pitches cheaper, faster plan to bring Mars samples to Earth
NASA has unveiled two revamped plans to bring Mars samples to Earth in the 2030s, reducing costs by nearly half from its initial $11 billion proposal while expediting the timeline.
NASA has unveiled two revamped plans to bring Mars samples to Earth in the 2030s, reducing costs by nearly half from its initial $11 billion proposal while expediting the timeline.
Stranded astronauts issue holiday message from space
Sunita "Suni" Williams has been stranded up in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June with partner Barry "Butch" Wilmore. While they will likely not be able to return to Earth until the spring of 2025, spirits are high as they celebrate the holidays from afar.
Sunita "Suni" Williams has been stranded up in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June with partner Barry "Butch" Wilmore. While they will likely not be able to return to Earth until the spring of 2025, spirits are high as they celebrate the holidays from afar.
NASA probe to make closest ever approach to sun
A NASA spacecraft will pass closer to the sun than any human-made object ever has on Christmas Eve.
A NASA spacecraft will pass closer to the sun than any human-made object ever has on Christmas Eve.
NASA's Crew-10 launch date and Crew-9's return date pushed to no earlier than late March 2025
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission is now targeting no earlier than late March 2025 to send four crew members to the International Space Station, the agency announced.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission is now targeting no earlier than late March 2025 to send four crew members to the International Space Station, the agency announced.
NASA's solar probe to make historic dive toward sun
NASA's on a mission to "touch" our closest star, or at least get closer than ever before.
NASA's on a mission to "touch" our closest star, or at least get closer than ever before.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The four volunteer crew members spent more than 12 months inside NASA?s first simulated Mars environment at Johnson Space Center in Houston.