SpaceX Dragon capsule splashes down in Pacific with a crew of mouse astronauts
After a one-month stay at the ISS, the SpaceX Dragon capsule and its crew of mouse astronauts have splashed down safely in the Pacific.
RIP, Cassini: 25 spellbinding Saturn images from NASA’s self-sacrificing probe
After logging more than 4.9 billion miles, the Cassini mission is finally coming to a close. Here are the 25 best Cassini images of Saturn.
Elon Musk unveils prototype for SpaceX astronaut suit with Crew Dragon capsule
In an Instagram photo, Elon Musk gave the world its first glimpse of the SpaceX astronaut spacesuit next to the Crew Dragon capsule.
The raddest NASA space colony illustrations from the 1970s
NASA has unveiled a series of prototype space colony designs over the years. Here are a few of our favorite vintage illustrations.
NASA has a crazy plan to prevent the Yellowstone supervolcano from exploding
The Yellowstone supervolcano could change life on our planet for centuries. Fortunately, NASA has a plan to prevent such a catastrophe.
Ever wanted to own a RC Mars rover? Thanks to this great Kickstarter, you can
If you've ever dreamed of having your own Mars rover, a new Kickstarter remote-controlled Earth rover may just be the answer to your prayers.
SpaceX’s slim new spacesuits look straight out of sci-fi
We've known about Elon Musk's plan to send humans to Mars for quite some time. He unveiled the SpaceX spacesuit for such a mission.
Good to the last drop? NASA could use astronaut pee to make tools, food
On longer missions, astronauts will need to utilize readily available materials. NASA may use astronaut pee to make plastics and even food.
Cosmonauts launch 3D-printed satellite from the International Space Station
NASA has been tinkering with 3D printed tools to minimize launch costs. This new 3D printed satellite may change the future of exploration.
Don’t roast your retinas! Here are the best solar eclipse glasses you can still buy
To prevent eye damage while viewing a solar eclipse, you'll need specialized gear. Here, we've picked best solar eclipse glasses available.
Space station astronauts are waiting for the delivery of a very tasty treat
A very tasty treat is heading to the ISS, and it sure beats lettuce, which former space station astronauts got every excited about in 2015.
NASA enters virtual and augmented realities with new pilot projects
NASA is exploring ways to apply virtual and augmented realities for scientists and engineers, from designing spacecraft to interpreting data.
NASA considers Strandbeest design for the next Venus rover
NASA is investigating ways to keep a Venus rover functioning in the planet's formidable atmosphere, one of which removes all electronics.
The future of satellite propulsion in space could be … water?
Purdue University researchers have developed a new water-based micropropulsion system for maneuvering satellites through space.
NASA is taking eclipse photography to a new level with jets
By following the eclipse via jet, one NASA eclipse study aims to answer questions about the sun's atmosphere.
Aw, shucks! Promising exoplanet, Proxima b, can't keep an Earth-like atmosphere
The Proxima b planet probably wouldn’t be able to maintain an Earth-like atmosphere, and that means life as we know it would be impossible.
Balloon release during eclipse will examine potential for life on Mars
By sending bacteria to the upper part of Earth's stratosphere, scientists will be able to test what a Mars-like environment does to life.
Tough new 3D printing plastic lets astronauts print spacewalk tools on demand
Made In Space has unveiled a more durable 3D printer plastic. This sturdier material could be used to create spare parts and satellites.
NASA needs your help for the upcoming full solar eclipse in the U.S.
While we can't all be astronauts, we can download NASA's new GLOBE Observer Eclipse app and record data during the full solar eclipse.
Head into orbit as Google Street View now lets you explore the ISS
Google has added a number of images taken aboard the International Space Station, letting you explore it in Street View at your leisure.
NASA says the buzzing of drones is totally the most annoying sound
According to NASA, the buzz of drones is the most annoying sound produced by any vehicle -- even when played at the same volume.
New Horizons' Pluto flyover highlighted in a fresh new video from NASA
NASA has released a new digitally rendered flyover of Pluto created using topographical data collected during the spacecraft's flyovers.
Now-deceased engineer kept two Apollo-era computers in his basement for nearly 40 years
Two Apollo-era NASA computers and more than 350 tape reels have been recovered from a deceased engineer's basement, according to NASA.
Nuking the moon, and 5 more insane space missions that never happened
Scientists have proposed some rather bizarre missions to better understand our cosmos. Here are 6 of the weirdest space missions in history.
NASA wants to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid to protect Earth
NASA just approved a move from the concept phase to preliminary design of DART, a mission that will crash a probe into an asteroid.
Space junk is no match for NASA’s new gecko-inspired space janitor
To clean up hazardous space junk, engineers at NASA and Stanford have built a robot gripper, inspired by the gecko lizard.
If you can't view August's total solar eclipse, NASA has a treat for you
If you can't get to a decent spot to marvel at the total solar eclipse this summer, then NASA has something for you.
NASA and Ikea are teaming up to build furniture meant for new horizons
Ikea is now "looking into how a Mars habitat can become more like home," so that one day we'll have furniture on other planets.
NASA’s Mars Rover concept looks like it was designed by Bruce Wayne
This NASA Mars Rover isn't going to the Red Planet. It was built to attract visitors to the Kennedy Space Center.
Physicians try to determine how astronauts will handle outer space medical emergencies
Experts are discussing and preparing for outer space medical emergencies at this year’s Euroanaesthesia Congress in Geneva.
First science data from Juno shows Jupiter is a complex and chaotic planet
The recent results depict Jupiter as a highly complex and chaotic world with cyclones the size of Earth and a strong magnetic field.
We launched a plaque into space 45 years ago, and a replica can now be yours
This awesome Kickstarter replica re-creates NASA's iconic Pioneer plaque, co-designed by none other than Carl Sagan.
For a fee, this startup will blast your cremains into space on board a SpaceX rocket
The traditional funeral can rather dull. Thankfully, this startup will soon allow you to send your loved one's ashes into Earth orbit.