NASA is testing a 3D printer that uses moon dust to print in space
When the Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft arrived at ISS this week, it carried a 3D printer that uses moon dust to make solid material.
The Dragonfly rotorcraft will search Saturn’s moon Titan for signs of life
NASA is sending a rotorcraft called Dragonfly to explore Titan, the moon of Saturn, in the hopes of sniffing out signs of life there.
Mars explorer Ingenuity helicopter spots Perseverance rover from above
Helicopter Ingenuity continues zipping around above the Mars surface, recently completing its eleventh flight and taking photos of its rover buddy Perseverance.
NASA solves mystery of missing Martian rock sample
NASA scientists believe they have worked out why its Mars rover failed to collect its first-ever sample of Martian rock last week.
Boeing photos show engineers fixing Starliner spacecraft
Boeing engineers have spent the weekend working on fixing an issue with its Starliner spacecraft that forced it to call off a launch attempt last week.
Rocket Lab satellite launch will go ‘just a bit further than usual’
Rocket Lab will launch its first-ever lunar mission later this year to support NASA's Artemis program aimed at putting the first woman and next man on the moon.
How to watch Northrop Grumman launch its 16th cargo mission to the ISS this week
This Tuesday, August 10, an uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft will be launched on a resupply mission to the ISS, and you can watch along live at home.
NASA wants you to live in a simulated Mars environment for a year
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to live on Mars, now is your chance to find out. NASA is recruiting crew members for a simulation Mars mission.
NASA’s Juno spacecraft, in orbit around Jupiter, is 10 years old this week
This week marked a special birthday celebration for Juno, NASA's spacecraft which is currently in orbit around Jupiter.
Perseverance rover has problems collecting its first Mars sample
NASA had aimed to collect its first sample of Martian rock using the Perseverance rover yesterday, but the sampling attempt didn't go as planned.
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover on verge of historic moment
NASA's Perseverance rover is about to collect its first rock sample, marking a significant step in a major project to bring the first Mars material to Earth.
Boeing announces decision on Wednesday launch of Starliner
Hours after it scrubbed Starliner's launch due to a technical issue, Boeing says it needs to fully investigate the anomaly before it can set a new launch date.
NASA reveals the best night-sky treats viewable in August
NASA is back again with its monthly rundown of upcoming skywatching treats, which this month include meteors, Jupiter, and Saturn.
Starliner launch on Tuesday depends on the weather. Here’s how it’s looking
NASA is keeping a close eye on the weather as Tuesday's launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft from Cape Canaveral fast approaches.
How to watch Boeing’s Starliner test flight to ISS
NASA is gearing up for a crucial test flight of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. Here's how to watch the launch on Tuesday, August 3.
Starliner launch map reveals viewing opportunities
Check out this visibility map showing viewing opportunities for Boeing's highly anticipated Starliner launch on Tuesday, August 3.
Watch NASA lift the Starliner spacecraft onto a rocket ahead of launch
Watch NASA lift Boeing's Starliner spacecraft onto a ULA rocket at Cape Canaveral ahead of Tuesday's highly anticipated test flight.
How the space station is helping U.S. fire crews battle wildfires
A piece of technology aboard the International Space Station is helping firefighters tackle some of the biggest wildfires burning across the western U.S.
ISS scare as new module’s thrusters suddenly fire up
When Russia's new Nauka module docked with the ISS on Thursday, everything seemed fine. But three hours later, its thrusters suddenly fired up.
Why is NASA sending slime mold to the space station?
The International Space Station will soon take delivery of a sample of naturally occurring slime mold for use in a student study.
Jeff Bezos offers NASA $2 billion in plea for moon mission role
Jeff Bezos has offered serious financial assistance to NASA in a bid to get his spaceflight company, Blue Origin, involved in the upcoming lunar missions.
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy wins major NASA contract for Jupiter moon mission
SpaceX has scored a major NASA contract that will see the commercial spaceflight company launch the Europa Clipper spacecraft to the Jupiter moon Europa.
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter has now flown a mile across Mars
NASA's impressive Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, has now flown a total of one mile across Mars, achieved over 10 separate flights.
NASA gives nod to next week’s crucial test flight of Starliner spacecraft
NASA has greenlit Boeing to launch its Starliner spacecraft next week. The flight will be the second outing for the vehicle following a failed mission in 2019.
Here’s a vital astronaut skill you may not have considered
With a stay on the ISS lasting six months, astronauts have to be ready for all sorts of happenings on the orbiting outpost -- including dental emergencies.
NASA’s Mars rover is about to embark on a very special task
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is getting ready to collect its first rock sample that's also set to become the first Martian material delivered to Earth.
NASA marks 20 years of ISS spacewalks, but not all have been smooth sailing
NASA is marking 20 years since one of its astronauts emerged for the first time from the International Space Station’s Quest airlock into the cold void of space.
Check out the first images sent by Hubble space telescope since reboot
The Hubble Space Telescope has beamed back its first images after a mysterious glitch knocked it offline for more than a month.
Teenage ‘lava world’ is the youngest exoplanet of its type discovered so far
NASA's exoplanet-hunter TESS recently discovered four "teenage" exoplanets, including one dramatic lava world that orbits ultra-close to its star.
This tiny satellite will use a solar sail to investigate an asteroid
Following the success of Bill Nye's solar sail craft, LightSail 2, NASA plans to launch its own solar sail craft to investigate near-Earth asteroids.
Hubble is once again working to ‘further our understanding of the universe’
After switching to backup hardware, the Hubble Space Telescope is back up and running following a computer error last month.
How NASA is testing the James Webb Space Telescope before its launch
The James Webb telescope has suffered a series of delays but is creeping towards launch, with the completion of three milestones in its final round of testing.
It lives! NASA restores Hubble with a switch to backup hardware
The much-beloved Hubble Space Telescope looks like it will be able to resume operations soon, after a month of nail-biting issues with its hardware.
NASA says ‘moon wobble’ may cause a problem for Earthlings
A so-called "moon wobble" in the 2030s could cause problems for people living in coastal communities, according to new NASA research.