NASA forced to ditch ‘football stadium-sized’ balloon in the ocean
NASA had to ditch one of its huge high-altitude science balloons in the sea recently when it developed a fault 36 hours after launch.
NASA readies for its second all-private mission to ISS
The second all-private mission to the International Space Station is expected to blast off from U.S. soil later this month.
Check out the latest version of NASA’s slithering snake robot
NASA’s team at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory has offered a look at the latest version of its remarkably versatile EELS robot.
Watch Rocket Lab launch storm-monitoring satellites
Rocket Lab has successfully completed the first of two missions for NASA, deploying storm-monitoring satellites in time for the upcoming hurricane season.
Watch a replica of NASA’s Mars helicopter take flight on Earth
Visitors to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California got to see a life-sized replica of the Ingenuity Mars helicopter take flight.
See the moon and Jupiter get cozy in May’s skywatching highlights
NASA’s sky-watching update for May features some wonderful views of Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, and Mars, as well as of our lunar neighbor.
NASA confirms ISS will host cosmonauts through 2028
Russia's long-term involvement in the ISS looked in doubt last year but NASA has confirmed cosmonauts will continue to visit the orbital outpost through 2028.
How to watch Friday’s historic spacewalk at the ISS
An event at the ISS involves U.S. astronaut Steve Bowen and his UAE counterpart Sultan Alneyadi, who will become the first Arab to do a spacewalk.
Earthrise photographer tells the story behind the iconic image
For Earth Day, retired NASA astronaut Bill Anders has been sharing the story behind his iconic Earthrise image, captured during an Apollo mission in 1968.
How to watch a rare hybrid solar eclipse
Skywatchers in some parts of the world should look up this week to witness a hybrid solar eclipse. The rare celestial event will also be live streamed by NASA.
An old NASA spacecraft will crash to Earth on Wednesday
A retired NASA spacecraft will reenter Earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday, with some parts of the vehicle expected to crash to Earth.
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover gets a speed boost
NASA's hardy Curiosity rover has received a major software update that its team says will enable it to continue exploring Mars for years to come.
NASA’s Mars helicopter aces milestone 50th flight
NASA's trailblazing Ingenuity helicopter has aced its 50th flight on Mars, a remarkable feat considering it was only ever expected to embark on five missions.
NASA reveals simulated Mars habitat for volunteers’ yearlong stay
In preparation for the first crewed Mars mission, NASA will put four volunteers inside a specially designed habitat for an entire year from this summer.
How NASA’s astronaut class of 1978 changed the face of space exploration
NASA's 1978 astronaut class was a turning point for the agency, and it set the stage for the more diverse and inclusive space program we have today
NASA’s new interactive mosaic shows Mars in amazing detail
NASA has launched a new interactive tool that shows Mars in extraordinary detail and lets you travel between points of interest at the click of a mouse.
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter sets two flight records on Mars
During its 49th flight on Mars, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter achieved two flight records, flying faster and higher than ever before.
Watch NASA’s cinematic video introducing moon astronauts
NASA has shared a video introducing the four astronauts who will become the first humans to leave low-Earth orbit in five decades.
Here are the 4 astronauts who will travel to the moon for Artemis II
This crew of four will be the first people to leave low-Earth orbit in over 50 years.
Perseverance rover collects its first sample from Jezero delta
The sample is rich in carbonate, a chemical compound that is excellent at preserving signs of life.
How to watch NASA reveal the Artemis II moon astronauts
NASA is just a short time away from naming the four astronauts who will be taking a trip to the moon. Here's how to watch the big reveal ...
Check out NASA’s skywatching tips for April
NASA is back with its monthly update of fun stuff to spot in the sky over the coming weeks — and April offers plenty to enjoy.
NASA and Boeing reveal new date for first crewed Starliner flight
NASA had been hoping to perform the first crewed flight of the Starliner spacecraft in April, but the target launch date has now been pushed back.
Watch NASA’s video teasing the reveal of Artemis moon astronauts
NASA has released a cinematic trailer teasing the imminent naming of the four astronauts who will fly by the moon in the Artemis II mission next year.
NASA’s plucky Mars helicopter eyes another flight record
The team behind NASA's Mars helicopter is aiming to send it to its highest altitude yet when it embarks on its 49th flight this week.
A large asteroid is about to zip between Earth and the moon
A newly discovered asteroid up to 310 feet wide will hurtle between Earth and the moon this weekend at a speed of about 17,000 miles per.
How to watch NASA unveil its next-generation spacesuit
NASA is about to unveil a prototype of the all-new spacesuit that astronauts will wear when they set foot on the moon in just a few years from now.
How to watch the Crew-5 mission splash down tonight
A crew of four astronauts has left the International Space Station and is due to splashdown into the ocean later tonight. Here's how to watch.
NASA to reveal Artemis II crew for historic lunar trip
NASA is gearing up to reveal the four lucky astronauts that will be sent on a flyby of the moon in the Artemis II mission.
ISS forced to steer clear of a functioning satellite
Orbital adjustments by the space station are usually caused by approaching space junk, but earlier this week something else was spotted coming its way.
NASA targets today for Crew-5 astronauts’ journey home
SpaceX's Crew-5 astronauts are aiming to depart the International Space Station later today after spending 154 days in orbit.
NASA confirms success of Artemis I moon mission
NASA is clearly feeling positive about the prospects for the Artemis II lunar flight and its plan to launch the crewed mission next year.
Roman Space Telescope will survey the sky 1,000 times faster than Hubble
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch in 2027, will look at vast areas of space to help cosmologists understand the universe on a large scale.
Venus, Jupiter, and Ceres feature in NASA’s skywatching tips for March
NASA is back again with its monthly roundup of skywatching tips. This month's highlights feature several planets and a gorgeous crescent moon.