US plans to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, NASA says

NASA and the Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday announced plans to develop a nuclear reactor for the surface of the moon by 2030.

NASA selects WA woman for 2025 astronaut candidate class

Lauren Edgar, who considers Washington home, has been selected by NASA to join its 2025 astronaut candidate class.

New findings hint to potential life on Mars
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NASA's Mars rover has found what appears to be its strongest evidence yet for ancient life on the planet.

SpaceX Crew-11 launches from Florida, headed to ISS: Watch replay

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).

SpaceX, Crew-11 rocket launch scrubbed over weather; now targeting Friday

NASA and SpaceX have delayed Thursday’s planned launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will mark the next exciting chapter in their partnership to support long-duration human spaceflight and cutting-edge research in low-Earth orbit.

NASA says nearly 4,000 workers to leave space agency

Nearly 4,000 NASA employees are leaving under a Trump-era deferred resignation program, reducing the agency’s workforce by 20% amid growing concerns over budget cuts.

NASA probe captures our closest-ever view of the sun

Scientists are using the images and data collected by the probe to understand the sun’s impact on Earth and the solar system.

NASA chief nominee undergoes confirmation hearings
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The man President Trump has tapped to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman, is facing an uphill battle, first having to make his case to U.S. Senators.

NASA astronauts recount stay on space station
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NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are sharing what they've learned after arriving back on earth from what should have been an eight-day trip in space.

Astronauts return to earth after 9 months stuck in space
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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are back on earth after they spent more than nine months stuck at the International Space Station.

Living on the International Space Station with NASA Astronaut Anne McClain
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NASA astronaut Anne McClain, shares her experiences and insights from aboard the International Space Station. A Spokane native, McClain discusses her journey from Washington State to space, offering a unique perspective on life among the stars.

Trump offers to pay astronauts' overtime after unexpected 9-month space mission

President Trump said he would personally cover the cost of per diem pay for two astronauts stranded in space for nine months, calling their $5-a-day compensation “not a lot” after what they endured.

NASA spacecraft set for second close encounter with the sun—what it hopes to learn

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is set for another close brush with the sun, reaching record speeds of 430,000 mph as it flies through the solar atmosphere. Scientists hope the mission will reveal new insights about the sun’s corona and the solar wind.