After nearly a year in space, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is coming back to Earth
Russian Soyuz to undock from ISS on March 30 bringing a NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts home.
Russian Soyuz to undock from ISS on March 30 bringing a NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts home.
Space Orbiter to provide closest images of sun
The European Space Orbiter reached its closest distance to the sun Saturday giving researchers an unprecedented look, according to NASA.
The European Space Orbiter reached its closest distance to the sun Saturday giving researchers an unprecedented look, according to NASA.
Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Chef José Andrés is sending a family meal of paella to space with Axiom-1 crew
International astronaut crew will share paella and other Spanish dishes on the space station.
International astronaut crew will share paella and other Spanish dishes on the space station.
Parts of Milky Way are older than expected, astronomers say
There are parts of the galaxy that are believed to be two billion years older than previously thought, according to the European Space Agency.
There are parts of the galaxy that are believed to be two billion years older than previously thought, according to the European Space Agency.
SpaceX's new Dragon capsule named 'Freedom'
SpaceX's Crew-4 will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in April aboard a Dragon capsule named "Freedom."
SpaceX's Crew-4 will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in April aboard a Dragon capsule named "Freedom."
Virginia-born astronaut to ride Russian spacecraft home amid tensions
U.S. astronaut and Fairfax County native Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries.
U.S. astronaut and Fairfax County native Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries.
A wet dress rehearsal for a rocket? NASA prepares Artemis I for final test
Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket.
Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket.
China Eastern Boeing 737 plane crashes with 132 aboard in Guangxi province
The Boeing 737-800 plane, operated by China Eastern Airlines, crashed in China’s southern province of Guangxi with 132 people on board, officials said.
The Boeing 737-800 plane, operated by China Eastern Airlines, crashed in China’s southern province of Guangxi with 132 people on board, officials said.
NASA image depicts historic debris cloud from clash of celestial bodies
NASA has shared an image depicting what researchers say is the first observation of a debris cloud from a massive celestial collision.
NASA has shared an image depicting what researchers say is the first observation of a debris cloud from a massive celestial collision.
Russian cosmonauts wear yellow and blue flight suits matching Ukrainian flag
The men were the first new arrivals on the space station since the start of the Russian war in Ukraine last month.
The men were the first new arrivals on the space station since the start of the Russian war in Ukraine last month.
Pete Davidson no longer going to space on Blue Origin flight, company says
Pete Davidson is no longer going to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket after the launch was delayed, the company said.
Pete Davidson is no longer going to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket after the launch was delayed, the company said.
Spirits of past space shuttles to help boost new moon rocket
As NASA’s giant moon rocket rolls to the launch pad for the first time, some pieces of space shuttle history are riding along with it. The SLS rocket’s engines and boosters powered each of the shuttles through the years, all the way back to Columbia.
As NASA’s giant moon rocket rolls to the launch pad for the first time, some pieces of space shuttle history are riding along with it. The SLS rocket’s engines and boosters powered each of the shuttles through the years, all the way back to Columbia.
Artemis-1 heads to launchpad in 'iconic moment' for NASA's new moon rocket
NASA began the process of rolling out the Space Launch System to the launchpad for the first time. The 322-foot-tall moon rocket known as Artemis-1 is headed to Kennedy Space Center launchpad 39B for the first time, but it won't be leaving Earth, at least not yet.
NASA began the process of rolling out the Space Launch System to the launchpad for the first time. The 322-foot-tall moon rocket known as Artemis-1 is headed to Kennedy Space Center launchpad 39B for the first time, but it won't be leaving Earth, at least not yet.
March full moon 2022: 'Worm moon' to ring in the arrival of spring
March’s full moon — called the “worm moon” — is set to reach peak illumination this week. Here's when to see it at its brightest.
March’s full moon — called the “worm moon” — is set to reach peak illumination this week. Here's when to see it at its brightest.
NASA: Bright star, galaxies captured in latest James Webb telescope optical testing
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing image of the cosmos with a very bright star at its center and a couple dozen galaxies and additional stars surrounding it.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing image of the cosmos with a very bright star at its center and a couple dozen galaxies and additional stars surrounding it.
New planets could begin to form around binary star system, astronomers say
Two young stars and a bunch of baby planets: Astronomers are beginning to see the start of what could be three very alien solar systems forming around a binary star.
Two young stars and a bunch of baby planets: Astronomers are beginning to see the start of what could be three very alien solar systems forming around a binary star.
NASA to roll out Artemis-1 moon rocket to launch pad for critical test
Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.
Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.
Pete Davidson blasting off to space on Blue Origin's 4th suborbital human flight
"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.
"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.
Phoenix Lights: UFO sighting happened 25 years ago
March 13 marks the 25th anniversary of when thousands of Arizona residents witnessed a string of lights move across the sky.
March 13 marks the 25th anniversary of when thousands of Arizona residents witnessed a string of lights move across the sky.