NASA’s InSight lander finally manages to bury its ‘mole’ in martian soil
NASA's InSight lander has struggled to breach the Martian surface with its self-hammering heat probe, or mole, for over a year. But now progress has been made.
Crew Dragon’s Bob Behnken offers encouraging words for wannabe astronauts
Speaking from the space station, NASA astronaut Bob Behnken told kids interested in becoming astronauts to chase their dreams and to never give up.
So, what’s next for Doug, Bob, and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft?
NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have arrived at the ISS after making the first crewed trip aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon, but what next for the pair?
Crew Dragon astronauts welcomed aboard the International Space Station
NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley have completed the 19-hour journey to the ISS as part of the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon capsule.
Watch astronaut Bob Behnken’s tour of the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule
Just a few hours after SpaceX's rocket left the launchpad, NASA astronaut Bob Behnken was out of his seat giving space fans a tour of the Crew Dragon capsule.
SpaceX successfully launches historic NASA-crewed mission
NASA and SpaceX have achieved a milestone in American spaceflight, launching two astronauts in the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon capsule.
How to watch today’s SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule launch to the ISS
SpaceX plans to launch its new Crew Dragon capsule for its first crewed mission to the ISS on Saturday, May 30. Here's how to watch the historic event live.
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory spots biggest solar flare since 2017
Our sun is a dynamic system, and NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recently spotted the largest solar flare seen since 2017 which may be signaling a change.
Will bad weather delay today’s SpaceX Crew Dragon test flight again?
After delaying the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon capsule, SpaceX and NASA are watching the weather to see whether they'll be able to launch today.
SpaceX’s Saturday launch depends on the weather. Here’s how it’s looking
The initial launch attempt on Wednesday was called off due to poor weather. The next opportunity is on Saturday afternoon, but how is the forecast looking?
NASA aborted SpaceX mission because launch itself could have triggered lightning
The much-anticipated mission was halted just minutes before launch because poor weather conditions meant the launch itself could have caused a lightning strike.
SpaceX Crew Dragon launch postponed due to poor weather
SpaceX and NASA’s historic Crew Dragon launch, which was scheduled to take place on Wednesday afternoon, has been postponed due to poor weather conditions.
Poor weather could postpone historic SpaceX launch
Poor weather conditions could force the launch to be postponed, with experts saying there is a 60% chance of favorable weather in the area today.
NASA’s space shuttle to SpaceX’s Crew Dragon: Crewed spaceflight’s history
This week, SpaceX will launch the first crewed spaceflight from U.S. soil since 2011. How much has changed in spacecraft engineering over the last 10 years?
Everything you need to know about SpaceX and NASA’s historic mission
On 27 May, NASA and SpaceX will launch two astronauts to the ISS on the first crewed flight of the Crew Dragon capsule. Here's how the mission will go ahead.
How NASA’s Perseverance Rover will search for life on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover is headed to Mars, and when it arrives, it'll unleash a battery of high-tech instruments to search for signs of life.
It’s not easy filming a rocket launch. Here’s how it’s done
It takes advanced technology to nail those buttery smooth shots you get with rocket launches. Keep it in mind when you watch SpaceX's historic launch on May 27.
Watch SpaceX ready its rocket and astronaut spacecraft for launch
SpaceX is making final preparations for next week's mission to the space station. The Crew Dragon spacecraft will be carrying astronauts for the first time.
NASA renames planet-finding telescope after woman trailblazer
NASA has renamed its planet-finding telescope the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, after one of the agency's trailblazing women and first female executive.
NASA’s head of human spaceflight exits just days before historic mission
Doug Loverro has unexpectedly resigned as NASA’s head of human spaceflight just days before a historic mission. It's not currently clear why he walked out.
Next stop for SpaceX’s Crew Dragon? The top of a Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX is just days away from its historic joint mission with NASA to the International Space Station, with the final preparation now under way in Florida.
NASA shakes, rattles, and rolls Perseverance rover in Mars 2020 test
NASA has put its Perseverance rover through thousands of tests to make sure it's ready for the challenging conditions of Mars when it arrives there in 2021.
NASA’s Artemis Accords document seeks collaborative moon exploration
NASA has laid out the principles through which it will operate its Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon in document called the Artemis Accords.
How NASA is building a new breed of spacesuit for the first expedition to Mars
Designing space suits for astronauts visiting Mars is a drastically different thing than designing suits for the Moon. We spoke to NASA to find out why.
NASA’s massive James Webb telescope is folded down to launch size for first time
NASA'S James Webb Space Telescope has been folded down and stowed into the configuration that will be used for its launch, currently scheduled for next year.
Here’s how much SpaceX and Boeing will save NASA
NASA report on Commercial Crew programs says SpaceX and Boeing will save the agency $20-$30 billion.
NASA’s Perseverance rover is stacked and ready for launch to Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover is gearing up for its mission to Mars, with the rover being attached to its descent stage ready to be attached to an Atlas V rocket.
Digital Trends Live: Virtual graduations, Fitbit heart study, NASA and Cruise
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech news of the day, including virtual graduations, combating zoombombing, the Fitbit Heart Study, and more.
Virgin Galactic, NASA want to fly you between cities in super-quick time
Virgin Galactic has announced a partnership with NASA that will see the pair work together on technology for next-generation, high-speed air travel.
NASA is working with Tom Cruise to film a movie in space
Tom Cruise will be filming a movie aboard the Space Station, according to an announcement by a NASA administrator.
Tom Cruise and SpaceX may be planning a movie shoot in space
A project involving Tom Cruise and SpaceX making a movie in space is reported to be in the early stages. And the idea may not be as crazy as it sounds.
Inside NASA’s race to build a ventilator in 37 days
How a small team of NASA space engineers were able to design and build a lifesaving medical device in record time, explained by one of the earliest members.
SpaceX completes last parachute test ahead of Crew Dragon test flight
SpaceX has successfully completed its final parachute test for the Crew Dragon capsule, which will carry two NASA astronauts to the ISS later this month.
See the surface of Jupiter’s icy moon Europa in unprecedented detail
Scientists have revealed details about the moon by re-procesing nearly 20-year-old data from NASA's Galileo spacecraft using modern image-processing techniques.