NASA’s Orion spacecraft splashes down after journey around moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft has splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, marking the end of the Artemis I mission around the moon.
How to watch NASA’s Orion spacecraft splash down today
NASA's Orion spacecraft is set to splash down at the end of its historic Artemis I mission on Sunday, December 11. Here's how to watch the homecoming.
Orion prepares to return to Earth ahead of splashdown tomorrow
NASA's Orion spacecraft is on its way home from its orbit of the moon and is due to splash down in the Pacific Ocean tomorrow, Sunday, December 11.
How to watch SpaceX launch NASA’s Lunar Flashlight mission
NASA’s Lunar Flashlight satellite will search the moon's surface for water ice in places that haven't seen sunlight in billions of years.
NASA releases stunning hi-res moon images from Orion flyby
NASA has released some astonishingly detailed images captured by the Orion spacecraft as it passed within 79 miles of the lunar surface earlier this week.
NASA’s Mars helicopter has just set a new flight record
During its 35th flight on the red planet on Saturday, NASA's impressive Mars helicopter managed to set yet another aviation record.
Orion has close encounter with moon before heading home
NASA has shared remarkable footage showing its Orion spacecraft passing over the lunar surface at an altitude of just 687 miles.
How to track NASA’s Orion spacecraft on its voyage back to Earth
NASA's Orion spacecraft has been in space since last month, and is about to begin its journey back from the moon. You can track its voyage home in real time.
Watch space station’s new solar array unfurl in space
Watch a time-lapse showing NASA's latest solar array unfurling shortly after being installed on the space station on Saturday.
Orion spacecraft reenters moon’s gravity on its way home
NASA's Orion spacecraft has reentered the area of the moon's gravity, called the lunar sphere of influence, on its way back to Earth.
How to watch Orion’s return flyby of the moon on Monday
Before NASA's Orion spacecraft returns to Earth, it has to make a return flyby of the moon, scheduled for Monday, December 5.
Two spacewalkers are installing a new solar array on the ISS today
Two NASA astronauts are currently on a spacewalk, working outside the International Space Station to install a new solar array.
NASA’s Orion spacecraft readies itself for long journey home
Two weeks after leaving Earth on a mission to the moon, NASA’s Orion spacecraft has fired its main engine to put it on a course for the long journey home.
NASA’s skywatching highlights for December include a lunar occultation
This month offers a great opportunity to witness a lunar occultation of Mars, when the red planet slips behind our nearest neighbor.
Watch NASA’s cinematic video of the Artemis I moon mission
NASA has released a cinematic video of the current Artemis I mission, featuring some of the best footage and photos captured so far.
This is the stunning view humans will soon get to experience
NASA has released an astonishing image of the moon and Earth that astronauts will soon get to experience for themselves.
NASA’s moon spacecraft sets new distance record
NASA's recently launched Orion capsule has set a new distance record for a spacecraft that's designed to carry humans to space.
Ingenuity takes shortest flight in Martian aviation history
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter recently completed its shortest-ever flight that successfully tested two new capabilities.
Watch this Earth rise as seen from the Orion spacecraft
NASA has shared some beautiful footage captured by the Orion spacecraft showing Earth slowly emerging from behind the moon.
After lunar flyby, Orion snaps incredible ‘Earthset’ image
NASA posted an incredible Earthset image on Monday. It shows Earth moving behind the moon, with part of the Orion spacecraft also visible.
How to watch SpaceX launch a resupply mission to ISS on Tuesday
This week a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch to the International Space Station carrying research equipment and new solar arrays. Here's how to watch.
Hubble Space Telescope captures the earliest stage of star formation
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a beautiful cloud of dust and gas that could one day be the birthplace of a new star.
NASA team pauses efforts to deploy Lucy spacecraft’s unlatched array
NASA's Lucy spacecraft has a solar array that hasn't fully deployed, and now, the team has had to pause their efforts to get the array into place.
Watch NASA’s cinematic animation of upcoming Mars Sample Return mission
NASA has released a cinematic animation showing some of the key moments from the upcoming Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission.
NASA inks deal with SpaceX for second crewed lunar landing
NASA has inked a deal with SpaceX for a second mission to put astronauts on the lunar surface before the end of this decade.
NASA’s moon spacecraft beams back first images of Earth
NASA’s uncrewed Orion spacecraft has sent back its first images of Earth as it heads toward a rendezvous with the moon as part of the Artemis I mission.
NASA’s historic Artemis I mission finally underway with SLS rocket launch
NASA has successfully launched its next-generation SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft on a test flight to the moon, ushering in a new era of space exploration.
How to watch tonight’s launch of NASA’s mega moon rocket
NASA will try again to launch its next-generation SLS rocket on Wednesday morning ET (Tuesday evening PT). Here's everything you need to know to view the event.
NASA needs good weather for Artemis launch, here’s how it’s looking
Two recent hurricanes have disrupted NASA’s plans for the maiden launch of its next-generation moon rocket. So how's it looking for this week's launch attempt?
NASA’s CAPSTONE arrival brings lunar space station a step closer
Despite some tense moments on its way to the moon, NASA has confirmed that the CAPSTONE CubeSat has successfully completed its first orbit insertion maneuver.
How to watch the first NASA spacewalk in eight months
NASA is about to lead its first spacewalk since March 2022, with two American astronauts embarking on their first excurions outside the space station.
Hubble captures rare image of a supernova as it happens
The Hubble Space Telescope recently managed to capture three different moments of a supernova in a single image.
James Webb’s MIRI instrument is back to full operations
This summer there was a problem with one mode on James Webb's Mid-Infrared Instrument or MIRI. Now, engineers have found a way to deal with the issue.
Mars Express orbiter has relayed data from seven different Mars missions
Recently the European Space Agency's Mars Express set a new record for relaying data from seven different Mars surface missions.