NASA launches weather satellite and inflatable heat shield test
NASA has launched a new weather satellite, JPSS-2, into polar orbit. The launch also included a test of a new inflatable heat shield called LOFTID.
NASA sticks with Artemis I launch despite minor damage from Hurricane Nicole
NASA has announced that the Space Launch System rocket is still set to be launched this week, despite suffering minor damage during Hurricane Nicole.
Challenger space shuttle fragment found 36 years after disaster
NASA has confirmed the discovery of a section of the Challenger shuttle that exploded soon after launch in 1986 with the tragic loss of all seven crew members.
NASA inspects SLS moon rocket following Hurricane Nicole
NASA left its SLS rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center as Hurricane Nicole passed through on Thursday. A team is now checking its condition.
NASA’s Cygnus docks successfully with ISS despite solar array issue
Despite having only one of its two solar arrays deployed, NASA’s Cygnus spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on Wednesday.
NASA shifts launch date again for its mega moon rocket
A storm approaching Florida has prompted NASA to set a new target date for the launch of its mega moon rocket from the Kennedy Space Center.
NASA’s mega moon rocket looks tiny in this launchpad shot
Check out this striking image taken high above the Kennedy Space Center showing NASA's SLS rocket on the launchpad ahead of next week's maiden flight.
NASA has an issue with the Cygnus spacecraft heading to ISS
NASA is assessing the condition of a Cygnus spacecraft that’s only managed to deploy one of its two solar arrays as it heads to the ISS on a supply mission.
How to watch the launch of NASA’s JPSS-2 weather satellite this week
This Thursday, November 10, NASA will launch a weather satellite called JPSS-2 into a polar Earth orbit. Here's how to watch.
How to watch the launch of the cargo craft ‘Sally Ride’ to the ISS on Monday
Early tomorrow morning, a Northrop Grumman Antares rocket will launch carrying supplies and equipment to the International Space Station. Here's how to watch.
NASA’s Psyche mission goes ahead, but VERITAS mission is delayed
NASA's Psyche mission to the metal asteroid Psyche is on, but it'll mean pushing back the VERITAS mission to Venus.
Do look up to enjoy November’s space treats
This month is an exciting one for skywatchers, with a total lunar eclipse, an enormous star, and a meteor shower three highlights to enjoy.
Space Station received special visitors 22 years ago today
On this day 22 years ago, three astronauts arrived at the International Space Station to begin what's turned out to be a continuous human presence in orbit.
How NASA’s Mars InSight lander mission will end
NASA's InSight lander reached Mars four years ago and has been working to gather data about the red planet's interior. But the mission will soon come to an end.
NASA ‘on track’ for SLS rocket launch in November
Following several failed attempts to get its next-generation SLS rocket airborne, NASA has announced it's currently on track for a November 14 launch.
Space station shares ‘eerie green aurora’ for Halloween
The ISS has shared an “eerie green aurora” for tonight’s Halloween festivities, though admittedly, it has more to do with solar storms than scary monsters.
Watch NASA demolish a piece of space history in 10 seconds
NASA is normally concerned with blasting rockets to space, but at the weekend it focused on blasting a former administrative headquarters to smithereens.
Spooky cobwebbed Hubble image helps investigate dark matter
With Halloween coming up, the Hubble Space Telescope team is celebrating by releasing a new Hubble image showing the dark cobwebs of galaxy cluster Abell 611.
James Webb captures a stunning colliding pair of galaxies
A recently released image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows the stunning galaxies IC 1623 A and B, which are in the process of merging.
NASA’s Psyche mission to metal asteroid has a new launch date
NASA's Psyche spacecraft, set to visit a metal asteroid, has been given a new launch date following a delay to its launch originally set for August 2022.
Space station forced to dodge orbital debris on Monday night
The International Space Station has maneuvered out of the way of debris that was expected to come close to the orbital outpost on Monday night.
See how the night sky changes over a decade with this NASA time lapse
NASA has shared a time lapse animation showing the changes in the night sky over a period of more than a decade.
NASA to restart spacewalks at ISS following safety scare
NASA has given the green light to restart U.S.-led spacewalks outside the ISS following a serious incident that occurred during a spacewalk in March.
D-RATS astronauts test lunar technology in the desert
NASA astronauts are currently driving a prototype rover around an Arizona desert to find out if it's ready for a lunar mission.
NASA’s exoplanet hunting satellite is back up and running
NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite has resumed operations following a technical issue that caused it to be put into safe mode earlier this week.
NASA’s four-person Crew-4 mission splashes down safely off Florida coast
The four astronauts of NASA's Crew-4 mission have returned from the International Space Station and splashed down safely off the coast of Florida.
How to see Lucy spacecraft slingshot past Earth on Sunday
NASA's Lucy spacecraft will perform a fly-by of Earth on Sunday, giving some folks a chance to view it during its high-speed pass.
How to watch SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts return to Earth
After almost six months in orbit, SpaceX’s Crew-4 astronauts will be undocking from the ISS and heading home on Friday, October 14.
Opportunity Mars rover movie incoming — watch the trailer
NASA's famous Opportunity Mars rover is the star of a new documentary coming to Amazon Prime Video next month. Watch the trailer here.
NASA targets new date for maiden launch of its mega moon rocket
Following several abandoned launch attempts, NASA has revealed a new target date for the launch of its next-generation SLS mega moon rocket.
NASA’s DART mission successfully changed asteroid’s orbit
In a huge step forward for planetary defense technology, NASA has confirmed that last month's DART test mission successfully changed the orbit of an asteroid.
NASA did something special 64 years ago today
NASA’s first-ever spacecraft mission took place 64 years ago this week, though unfortunately it didn’t work out as planned.
NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus
NASA scientists have successfully tested a robotic 'aerobot' balloon that could one day be sent on a mission to explore Venus.
Engineers get NASA’s CAPSTONE lunar satellite spin back under control
For the past month, NASA's CAPSTONE satellite has been spinning through space. But now, engineers have managed to get its attitude back under control.